Ampere Computing
Principal PCIe Verification Engineer
Ampere Computing, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Description
Invent the future with us
Recognized by Fast Company’s 2023 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators List, Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient, sustainable cloud computing.
Join our Aurora team, building a groundbreaking AI compute solution. Aurora combines high-performance general-purpose CPUs with integrated AI capabilities, offering a compelling combination of efficiency and market reach. This revolutionary product handles AI training, AI inference, web server workloads, and database operations all in one platform. Aurora is poised to deliver superior performance while consuming significantly less power.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team — we’d love to have you apply!About the role:
As a
Principal PCIe Verification Engineer , you will be a key member of the design verification team at Ampere to deliver high quality next generation cloud-native server class SoCs. In this role, you will be responsible for the verification of PCIe-based designs and subsystems for high-performance data center server boards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet rigorous functional and performance standards.
What you’ll achieve:
Develop system-level, chip-level, and unit-level test plans for functional and performance verification of PCIe designs.
Develop test benches from scratch using SystemVerilog and UVM, develop directed/random test cases, code coverage.
Run RTL simulations, debug simulation failures, and measure verification coverage.
Define block-level and full-chip level test environments for PCIe-based SoCs.
Collaborate with design, architecture, and software teams to optimize verification strategies.
Automate testing processes using scripts in Perl or Python.
Work with post-silicon validation team and help debug silicon issues to accelerate product delivery.
About you:
8+ years of experience in verification
and design engineering.
At least
5 years focused experience on PCIe verification
.
Prefer multiple years of
in-depth PCIe endpoint verification experience with Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV).
Well versed with
System level applications/use cases of PCIe Endpoint
and expertise in performance and latency analysis.
In depth understanding
CHI and AXI protocols.
Proficiency in System Verilog, C, Perl, and Python.
Highly skilled with UVM methodology for verification environments.
Experience with design and simulation tools including waveform debuggers, RTL simulators and HDL languages.
Verification experience with Inter-chiplet interconnect like UCIe is a plus.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and lead verification efforts.
Good knowledge of high-performance microprocessor architecture and complex SoCs.
Education:
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $146,300 and $243,800. We offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic equity awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life, with full benefits eligibility at 20 hours per week. Benefits highlights include:
Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are passionate about inventing industry leading cloud-native designs that contribute to a more sustainable future. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
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Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
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Invent the future with us
Recognized by Fast Company’s 2023 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators List, Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient, sustainable cloud computing.
Join our Aurora team, building a groundbreaking AI compute solution. Aurora combines high-performance general-purpose CPUs with integrated AI capabilities, offering a compelling combination of efficiency and market reach. This revolutionary product handles AI training, AI inference, web server workloads, and database operations all in one platform. Aurora is poised to deliver superior performance while consuming significantly less power.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team — we’d love to have you apply!About the role:
As a
Principal PCIe Verification Engineer , you will be a key member of the design verification team at Ampere to deliver high quality next generation cloud-native server class SoCs. In this role, you will be responsible for the verification of PCIe-based designs and subsystems for high-performance data center server boards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet rigorous functional and performance standards.
What you’ll achieve:
Develop system-level, chip-level, and unit-level test plans for functional and performance verification of PCIe designs.
Develop test benches from scratch using SystemVerilog and UVM, develop directed/random test cases, code coverage.
Run RTL simulations, debug simulation failures, and measure verification coverage.
Define block-level and full-chip level test environments for PCIe-based SoCs.
Collaborate with design, architecture, and software teams to optimize verification strategies.
Automate testing processes using scripts in Perl or Python.
Work with post-silicon validation team and help debug silicon issues to accelerate product delivery.
About you:
8+ years of experience in verification
and design engineering.
At least
5 years focused experience on PCIe verification
.
Prefer multiple years of
in-depth PCIe endpoint verification experience with Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV).
Well versed with
System level applications/use cases of PCIe Endpoint
and expertise in performance and latency analysis.
In depth understanding
CHI and AXI protocols.
Proficiency in System Verilog, C, Perl, and Python.
Highly skilled with UVM methodology for verification environments.
Experience with design and simulation tools including waveform debuggers, RTL simulators and HDL languages.
Verification experience with Inter-chiplet interconnect like UCIe is a plus.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and lead verification efforts.
Good knowledge of high-performance microprocessor architecture and complex SoCs.
Education:
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $146,300 and $243,800. We offer an annual bonus program tied to internal company goals and annual meritocratic equity awards that enable our employees to participate in the success of the company.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life, with full benefits eligibility at 20 hours per week. Benefits highlights include:
Premium medical, dental, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are passionate about inventing industry leading cloud-native designs that contribute to a more sustainable future. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
LI-GW1#LI-GW1#LI-Hybrid
Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
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