PCIe Validation Engineer
Description
Invent the future with us.
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 AI compute.
As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team, we’d love to have you apply!
About the Role:
As a PCIe Validation Engineer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and functionality of our cutting-edge PCIe interfaces on new hardware platforms. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will gain hands-on experience with advanced lab equipment, develop your debugging skills, and contribute directly to the successful bring-up and validation of our next-generation silicon. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to deepen their technical skills in a challenging and supportive environment.
What You'll Achieve:
- Execute test plans to validate PCIe functionality, performance, and compliance across Gen3/4/5 on new silicon.
- Assist in initial platform bring-up, debugging PCIe enumeration and link training issues.
- Conduct initial debug and root cause analysis of PCIe failures, escalating complex issues.
- Operate PCIe protocol analyzers, exercisers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for debug.
- Run and assist in modifying automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with design, firmware, and software teams to reproduce, resolve, and document issues.
- Actively learn and develop expertise in advanced PCIe concepts and validation methodologies.
About you:
- Solid understanding or hands-on experience in post-silicon validation, with direct exposure to PCIe interfaces.
- Solid working knowledge of PCIe protocols (preferably Gen 3/4/5).
- Hands-on experience with PCIe Test & Debug Tools (e.g., PCIe Protocol Analyzers/Exercisers and Oscilloscopes & Logic Analyzers).
- Highly talented in C programming.
- Proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Perl, Python).
- Basic understanding of CPU architecture.
- Practical experience setting up hardware in a lab environment.
- Additional skills highly desired: Exposure to high-speed serial protocols (NVMe, CXL). Familiar with Linux and Window OS’s.
- Bachelor’s degree & 2 years of related experience; or advanced degree without experience.
Pay and Benefits
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $110,000 and $184,000.
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $110,000 and $184,000.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.
Benefit highlights include:
- Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, 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 excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
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