Principal Engineer - ASIC verification
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Embedded Systems
In short
Principal Engineer - ASIC verification in the Data Processing Unit team validates complex silicon for datacenter applications. The role involves pre-silicon SoC verification, post-silicon validation, and working with cross-functional teams to define testing strategies and influence next-generation designs. This position offers a high level of visibility and impact within Microsoft's Cloud Hardware division.
Responsibilities
- Lead key components of functional validation of complex ASIC SOC using UVM/C test bench
- Perform pre-silicon SoC verification, post-silicon validation by defining testing strategies
- Work with cross functional teams, architecture, design, verification, partner teams for project execution and influence next generation designs
- Develop test plan, C tests and infrastructure to complete functional validation of complex design and report bug/issues
- Running tests, debugging failures, creating stress and performance scenarios to meet test plan goals
- Actively participate in chip bring up and write test firmware to support various teams
- Innovate to improve validation efficiency through methodologies and tools
- Coach and mentor others in your areas of expertise
Requirements
- Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
- Pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
- Provide proof of country of citizenship or US residency for assessment of eligibility to access export-controlled information.
- Successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.
Desired Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in pre-silicon validation with a proven track record of delivering high performance Network switches/accelerators, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Vector processors and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU’s) or relevant experience.
- Experience in UVM/C verification methodology
- Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP, ROCEv2, MAC/PCS, Networking NIC/Switches.
- Proven track record with the definition and development of complex SoCs.
- In depth understanding of processors and peripheral interconnect bus protocols and architectures
- proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM based testbench environment.
- Experience building UVM testbenches, managing regressions, meeting code coverage and functional coverage goals to successful tapeout.
Benefits
- The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 per year.
- There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Skills
UVMCVerilogSystem VerilogEthernetTCP/IPROCEv2MAC/PCSNICSwitches
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Company
MicrosoftJob Posted
3 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Salary
US$142,800–274,800 · Negotiable
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
United States
Qualification
Doctoral, Master, Bachelor
Applicants
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