Senior Silicon Engineer - ASIC verification

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

Microsoft is seeking a Senior Silicon Engineer specializing in ASIC verification for its Data Processing Unit (DPU) team. This role involves validating complex silicon solutions for data center environments, working with cross-functional teams, and contributing to next-generation designs.

Responsibilities

Validate silicon to solve complex problems in a datacenter.
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.
Run tests, debug failures, and create 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.
Demonstrate Microsoft core values: Customer Focus, Adaptability, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Drive for Results, Influence for Impact, Judgement, and Diversity & Inclusion.

Requirements

6+ years of related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience or internship experience OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience or internship experience OR Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
6+ years of experience in pre-silicon validation with a proven track record of delivering high performance Network switches/accelarators, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Vector processors and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU’s) or relevant experience.
Experience in UVM/C verification methodology.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.
Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Desired Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on delivering silicon solutions that have a planet-scale impact.
Highly visible and impactful position.
Opportunity to experience different areas of expertise.
Platform to shine and grow to the next stage in your career.

Skills

UVM/CEthernetTCP/IPROCEv2MAC/PCSNICSwitches

#Hardware Engineering#Silicon Engineering#ASIC verification#DPU#Data Processing Unit#Cloud Infrastructure#Azure#Server#Data Center

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