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Palo Alto Networks · 4 days ago

Senior Silicon Validation Engineer

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$120K/yr - $194K/yr
date5+ years exp

Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity leader committed to protecting the digital way of life. They are seeking a Senior Silicon Validation Engineer to ensure ASICs meet industry-leading requirements for performance and reliability, focusing on validation methodologies and infrastructure development.

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Responsibilities

Create comprehensive silicon validation plans in collaboration with ASIC, system hardware, and software engineers
Develop silicon validation methodologies and infrastructure using lab equipment, third-party applications, and proprietary software-driven platforms
Execute every aspect of silicon validation test plans
Debug cross-functional issues with ASIC, system hardware, and software engineers to validate the correctness of the ASICs
Build powerful programs in Python and C to automate testing, regression, and debugging

Qualification

Silicon validation experiencePythonC programmingLab equipment proficiencyHigh-speed interfacesSystemVerilogLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS or MS in EE, CE, or CS or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience
5+ years of relevant silicon validation experience
Proven success in taking ASICs to mass production
Proficiency with lab equipment, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes
Background in validating one or more of the following high-speed interfaces - Ethernet, PCIE, DDR, HBM
Expertise in Python and C
Familiarity with SystemVerilog and ASIC verification tools (e.g. VCS, Verdi)
Demonstrated ownership and independence in planning, analyzing, debugging, driving vendors, and reporting status
Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills

Preferred

Experience with networking and cybersecurity

Benefits

Restricted stock units
Bonus

Company

Palo Alto Networks

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Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
dateFounded in 2005
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.paloaltonetworks.com

H1B Sponsorship

Palo Alto Networks has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$65M
Key Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M

Leadership Team

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Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
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Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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