Hardware Design Engineer

We are looking for Senior Silicon Validation Engineer to work in the dynamic Microsoft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Silicon Engineering team.The candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who will thrive in this cutting-edge technical environment. Candidate will be responsible for Pre and Post Silicon Validation as well as Systems Level Testing. It involves driving system team enablement and product deployment in data center at scale.QualificationsRequired/Minimum Qualifications10+ years of related technical engineering experienceHands on experience with validation for multiple product cycles from definition to Silicon, including writing test plans, developing tests, debugging failures and developing tools for pre-silicon and post-silicon environments.Hardware Driver, Firmware, Software and Test development experience and proficiency in C & C++.Hands on experience with Python development framework.Experience with RTL debug, System level debug and Software debug.Experience with industry standard interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, USB, Ethernet, I2C, UART, JTAG and storage devices.Hands on experience with Emulation and FPGA platforms.Confirmable working in lab and familiar with analyzer, boards and data collection equipments.Good interpersonal and communication skillsMust be able to work with cross functional teams and has a mindset of result-oriented execution.Self-motivated and able to work independently.Nice to have qualification:Good knowledge of advanced computer architecture, silicon boot flow and AI/ML workloadsPower Vmin Electrical characterization experienceTestplans, RTL development and testbench developmentOther Requirements:Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.ResponsibilitiesThe Silicon team is seeking a passionate, driven, and intellectually curious computer/electrical engineer to deliver premium-quality designs once considered impossible. We are responsible for delivering high quality product that can perform complex and high-performance functions in an extremely efficient manner.Lead key components of functional validation of complex ASIC SOC and FPGA SOCPerform Post-Silicon/FPGA validation by defining testing strategiesWork with Cross functional teams, Architecture, Software, Hardware Design, Verification, Partner teams for project execution and also influence next generation designsDevelop Test plan, C tests and infrastructure to complete functional validation of complex design and report bug/issuesUnderstand Software AI/ML Workload and perform testing with itRunning tests, debugging failures, creating stress and performance scenarios to meet test plan goalsActively participate in chip bring up and write test firmware to support various teamsInnovate to improve validation efficiency through methodologies and toolsCoach and mentor others in your areas of expertiseDemonstrate Microsoft core values: Customer Focus, Adaptability, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Drive for Results, Influence for Impact, Judgement, and Diversity & InclusionTop 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of ExperienceMinimum 10 YOE: Semiconductor Software & Hardware development

Minimum 5 YOE: Pre-silicon and Post-silicon functional validation and debug

Minimum 5 YOE: Tests, Tools and Automation development