Validation Engineer 2

Pay Range: $42.30hr - $47.30hr

Job Overview:

Our client is looking for a lead systems integration engineer to provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise to a growing team. As a key contributor, the successful candidate will have a strong technical background to contribute to all aspects of the post-silicon development process. The organization is seeking an energetic, dynamic, experienced IP Systems Engineer to drive the planning, pre-silicon execution, validation, silicon bring-up and debug of processor and graphics based systems while working closely with internal teams to meet product development milestones. This role specifically focuses on driving the planning, validation, silicon bring-up and debug of video encode/decode and display driver IP and related systems.

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate is a highly motivated hands-on leader with a strong development background, problem solving mentality, excellent communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks along with willingness to learn and adapt. Excellent teamwork skills and capability to lead a highly technical team is crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in systems design development throughout entire product lifecycle, from pre-silicon and emulation through post-silicon and software integration.
• Lead technical presentations demonstrating a good understanding of hardware architecture and expertise in systems design.
• Collaborate with Design, Software, Tools and other teams to drive the definition of testing and debug methodologies to provide the best possible coverage and customer experience for the IP.
• Work with Program Leadership team to define the end to end plan and highlight possible risk areas and address concerns during planning.
• Be a leader and mentor to the operation team; be hands-on and lead by example.
• Isolation and debug of issues found in Graphics IP during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases of products.
• Proactively support team culture that fosters knowledge sharing, excellence, and collaboration.
• Defining and executing validation strategies, enablement of features and unit test plans.
• Publishing and aligning test plan requirements and dependencies.
• Working closely with supporting teams such as design, diagnostics, driver, and project leadership.
• Lead cross-functional technical discussions to drive root cause identification and resolution on technical issues.
• Driving and participating in technical innovations to enhance validation capabilities including tool and script developments, technical and methodology enhancements.

Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of SOC architecture and concepts.
• In-depth knowledge of hardware encode/decode and display driver hardware IP.
• In-depth knowledge of Graphics hardware pipeline.
• Experience with graphics engines and rendering software pipelines.
• Experience with FPGA and other hardware emulation platforms for pre-silicon debug.
• Strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver-level interactions and common failure points.
• Good understanding of Boot Flows/Sequences.
• Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, Ruby).
• Experience with IP/System level bring-up, SOC debug techniques and methodologies.
• Experience with common lab equipment, computer hardware, and networks.
• Led process improvement initiatives to improve engineering quality.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of standard power management features and use-cases.

Preferred Experience:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in pre and post-silicon validation of the relevant IP and 3-6 years experience in semiconductor industry.
• Personal passion for computer gaming and driving game performance goals.
• Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, strong collaborator, and able to independently drive tasks to completion.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple issues at the same time.

Assets:

• Experience in pre-silicon emulation and debug.
• Knowledge of Graphics IP power management features.

Education:

Bachelor, Master's degree in Electrical Computer Engineering, or related degrees.

Target Skills:

• Video encode/decode hardware validation.
• Display driver hardware pipeline.
• Knowledge of GPU hardware architecture.
• Knowledge of graphics rendering pipeline.
• Familiarity with power management and power states.
• Isolation and debug of issues found in Display IP during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases.

Benefits:

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.