Validation Engineer (PCIE)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced PCI Express (PCIe) Validation Expert to lead both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation for high-speed storage accelerator products. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end PCIe validation, ensuring optimal performance, compliance with PCIe standards (Gen3/Gen4/Gen5), and seamless interoperability across diverse platforms.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including architecture, design, firmware, PHY, and system engineering to define validation strategies, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure successful product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage PCIe validation strategy and execution across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases
• Develop comprehensive validation coverage plans, including protocol, link, PHY, power management, and compliance scenarios
• Drive PCIe link bring-up, training, and tuning across multiple generations (Gen3/4/5/6)
• Perform in-depth debugging using protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Lead PCI-SIG compliance testing, covering both electrical and protocol validation
• Ensure interoperability with server CPUs from leading vendors
• Design and enhance automation frameworks using Python and C/C++ to improve validation efficiency
• Own and manage Functional Circuit Test (FCT) and In-Circuit Test (ICT) processes
• Lead RMA analysis and work with customers and manufacturing teams to resolve board-level issues
• Collaborate closely with architecture, design, software, and signal integrity teams
• Oversee development of test programs and automation scripts
• Mentor and guide junior engineers

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in system validation within complex SoC environments
• Deep understanding of PCIe protocol layers (Transaction, Data Link, and Physical), including link training, equalization, and power management
• Hands-on experience with PCIe analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal integrity tools
• Proven ability in hardware/software co-debugging
• Experience with high-speed SerDes tuning and validation methodologies
• Familiarity with system board design, debugging, and use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.