Principal Validation Engineer

The Artificial Intelligence Silicon Engineering team is seeking a Principal Validation Engineer to deliver premium-quality designs once considered impossible. We are responsible for delivering cutting-edge AI designs that can perform complex and high-performance functions in an extremely efficient manner. 

We are looking for a Principal Validation Engineer to work in the dynamic Microsoft Artificial Intelligence System on Chip (AISOC) Silicon team. You will be part of the Post-Silicon Validation team, driving many facets of high performance, high bandwidth designs.

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In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

Responsibilities

• Lead key components of tooling and infrastructure for validation of complex System on Chip(SOCs).
• Define, develop and deploy tools and methodologies for volume test execution and efficient silicon debug.
• Ensure robust infrastructure in place for Pre-Silicon SoC verification, Post-Silicon/Field-Programmable Gate Array(FPGA) validation.
• Work with Cross functional teams, Architecture, Design, Verification, Partner teams for project execution and also define validation tools/methodologies for next generation designs.
• 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.
• Coach and mentor others in your areas of expertise. 
• Demonstrate Microsoft core values: Customer Focus, Adaptability, Collaboration, Growth Mindset, Drive for Results, Influence for Impact, Judgement, and Diversity & Inclusion.
• Other
  • Embody our Culture and Values 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 9+ 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 AND 3+ years technical engineering experience.
• 7+ years of experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon validation with a proven track record of delivering high performance Central Processing Unit (CPU), Vector processors and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU’s) or relevant experience.

Other 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience driving and developing tools for pre and  post-silicon validation. Developed automation flows.
• Experience with Scan / Joint Test Action Group(JTAG) based debugging methodologies, tools for board management, exposure and knowledge of embedded processor debuggers.
• Good software skills. Programming skills in C/C++, System Verilog, Assembly, Python and knowledge of advanced computer architecture and boot flow. Knowledge of Future Technology Devices International(FTDI) / Open On-Chip Debugger(openOCD).
• Hands on experience with validat