About the Position

We are seeking a Principal Debug Validation Engineer to join our team in Austin, Texas. You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional development team validating cutting-edge, high-performance AI chips and platforms.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, develop, and debug silicon validation tests in bare metal C/C++ on FPGA/Emulator prior to first silicon
Deploy silicon validation tests on first silicon and debugging them
Develop automated test framework and regression test suites in Python to optimize validation efficiency
Collaborate closely with engineers from many other disciplines on a variety of topics
Work with Validation and Production Test engineering peers to implement best practices and continuous improvements to test methodologies
Analyze test results, identify, and debug failures/defects
Contribute to shared test and validation infrastructure
Provide feedback to architects

Requirements

Essential:

Understanding of ML applications and their workloads
A self-starter who can apply independent judgement
A team player able to lead and support colleagues with difficult concepts
Strong experience in Bare metal / embedded C/C++
Excellent problem-solving, analytical & diagnostic skills
Ability to work across teams and programming languages to find root causes of critical and complex issues
Experience of the post-silicon validation process applied in digital ASIC environments
Python, Linux
Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain difficult concepts to resolve issues

Desirable

5 to 10 years’ experience
Experience building and leading, multi-site teams
Driver level experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- Good knowledge of mixed-signal building blocks such as PLLs, high speed PHYs and IC control/communication protocols
- Experience of Arm CPUs, System IP and debug tools
- Experience of AMBA protocols
- Experience in Characterization, Failure Analysis, Test Development, Statistical analysis

About the Team

The Post-Silicon Bringup team sits within the Architecture and Validation team, we are responsible for bringup and validation of new silicon when it returns from manufacture, enabling and supporting the production SW and FW teams to bring up their software and supporting the Silicon Characterisation team.

We Offer

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI chips and platforms
Collaborative and cross-functional work environment
Professional growth and development opportunities
Competitive compensation package

About the Company

Join Graphcore and be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of AI technology. We are committed to innovation and excellence in the field of AI hardware development.

Principal Debug Validation Engineer

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