Lead Design Engineer(Silicon validation )

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Job Role :

• The position is for a Lead Test Engineer with experience in post-silicon validation of Ethernet systems and a deep understanding of the IEEE 802.3 and 802.2 Ethernet standard specifications.
• Expected to participate in defining the system validation plans and execution - test silicon board bring-up and test Ethernet silicon across channels(LR/MR/VR), and performing all the ethernet tests defined for and working with validation teams/design team in the debug of system-level issues.
• Develop software scripts and custom firmware for optimizing SerDes IP performance in our lab and at the customer site.
• Generate test reports, application notes, and technical marketing documents.

• MTech/MS/BTech - Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering.
• Should have 3+ years of experience
• Good understanding of electronics and communication basics
• Experience in ethernet system MAC + PHY integration and post-silicon validation.
• Should have strong experience in layer-1 and layer-2 stacks of ethernet.
• Proven experience with debugging and parametric analysis of high-speed digital/analog systems.
• Strong bring-up and debugging expertise.
• Experience with laboratory work and handling complex test equipment setups.
• Experience in Post-Silicon validation and Root cause failure analysis.
• Prior hands-on automation script development and optimization (using Perl/Python/C).
• Proficient in using modern high-speed lab equipment (Keysight/Tek/Anritsu) like BERT, Scope, PNA, Spectrum Analyzer, LeCroy/Xena Protocol Analyzer/Exerciser, etc.
• Working experience validating system-level designs based on processors and basic peripherals - I2C, UART, JTAG, etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Python/Perl/C scripting languages.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about learning new skills