Graphcore · 2 hours ago
Principal Post Silicon Validation Engineer (Bringup)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$241K/yr - $326K/yrGraphcore is a globally recognised leader in Artificial Intelligence computing systems, designing advanced semiconductors and data centre hardware. The role involves validating cutting-edge AI chips and platforms, leading post-silicon validation efforts, and providing technical guidance to engineering team members.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Plan, design, develop and debug silicon validation tests in bare metal C/C++ on FPGA/Emulator prior to first silicon
Deploy silicon validation tests on first silicon and debugging them
Develop automated test framework and regression test suites in Python to optimize validation efficiency
Collaborate closely with engineers from many other disciplines on a variety of topics
Work with Validation and Production Test engineering peers to implement best practices and continuous improvements to test methodologies
Analyse test results, identify and debug failures/defects
Contribute to shared test and validation infrastructure
Provide feedback to architects
Qualification
Required
Strong experience in Bare metal / embedded C/C++
Good knowledge of digital ASICs
Be highly motivated, a self starter, and a team player
Ability to work across teams and programming languages to find root causes of deep and complex issues
Experience of the post-silicon validation process applied in digital ASIC environments
Python, Linux
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others to solve problems
Excellent problem-solving, analytical & diagnostic skills
Preferred
Driver level experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable: PCIe, Ethernet, Memory technologies (LPDDR, DDR, HBM, …), Other peripherals such as I2C, I3C, SPI, …
Good knowledge of mixed-signal building blocks such as PLLs, high speed PHYs and IC control/communication protocols is highly desirable
Experience of Arm CPUs, System IP and debug tools
Experience of AMBA protocols
Understanding of ML applications and their workloads
Experience in Characterization, Failure Analysis, Test Development, Statistical analysis, and Customer Support
Benefits
Phantom Equity
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
Graphcore
Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.
Founded in 2016
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$682MKey Investors
Ontario Teachers' Pension PlanMayfair Equity PartnersSequoia Capital
2024-07-11Acquired
2021-02-01Private Equity
2020-12-29Series E· $222M
Leadership Team
Nigel Toon
CEO and Chairman
Nick Bishop
CFO
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