Silicon Validation Engineer
Description For Silicon Validation Engineer
Microsoft's Silicon team is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer to join their Artificial Intelligence (AI) Silicon Engineering team. This role involves working on cutting-edge technology, building custom silicon for diverse systems ranging from Xbox to Azure cloud servers. The position focuses on Pre-Silicon RTL Verification, Post-Silicon Validation, debug, and tools development.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality designs for complex and high-performance functions. You'll work with cross-functional teams on key components of functional validation for ASIC and FPGA systems, develop test plans, and create infrastructure for comprehensive validation. The role offers exposure to next-generation designs and the opportunity to influence future developments.
Microsoft offers an inclusive work environment with industry-leading benefits, including healthcare, educational resources, and parental leave. The position provides a competitive salary range of $98,300 - $193,200 (higher in SF and NYC areas), along with opportunities for professional growth and development.
This role is perfect for someone with strong technical skills in silicon validation, programming abilities in multiple languages, and a passion for working on innovative technology solutions. You'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of computing, from consumer products to cloud infrastructure, while working in a hybrid environment that offers flexibility and work-life balance.
Responsibilities For Silicon Validation Engineer
- Work on functional validation of complex ASIC SOC and FPGA SOC
- Perform Pre-Silicon SoC verification, Post-Silicon/FPGA validation
- Work with cross-functional teams for project execution
- Develop test plans, C tests and infrastructure for functional validation
- Debug failures, create stress and performance scenarios
- Innovate to improve validation efficiency through methodologies and tools
- Demonstrate Microsoft core values
Requirements For Silicon Validation Engineer
- 5+ years of related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS with 2+ years experience OR Master's degree with 1+ year experience
- 2+ years of experience in pre-silicon and/or post-silicon validation with delivering high performance CPU, Vector processors and GPUs
- Good programming skills in C/C++, System Verilog, Assembly, Python
- Good communication skills, team player, self-driven and problem solving ability
- Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check
- Must meet export control regulations requirements
Benefits For Silicon Validation Engineer
- Industry leading healthcare
- Educational resources
- Discounts on products and services
- Savings and investments
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Generous time away
- Giving programs
- Opportunities to network and connect
