Senior Engineer II - Validation (ASIC)

Job Title

Senior Engineer II - Validation (ASIC)

Role Summary

Senior validation engineer on the NVMe flash controller validation team, responsible for pre- and post-silicon functional validation, system interoperability, performance characterization and debug of multi-core ASICs.

Builds hardware and software validation infrastructure, and works with architects and designers to influence product architecture, features, and performance.

Experience Level

Senior-level - typically 7.5+ years (Senior II). Candidates with ~5+ years may be considered for Senior I.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include validation planning, infrastructure development, characterization, data analysis, and cross-team debugging.

• Plan, develop, code, and execute pre-silicon and post-silicon validation plans.
• Develop embedded software, device drivers, and test tools (C, Python, Tcl) for validation infrastructure.
• Characterize and analyze NAND flash devices across workloads and operating conditions; design and run endurance, retention, and performance tests.
• Analyze large validation datasets and produce technical reports, graphs, and visual summaries.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and cross-functional teams to debug system-level issues and recommend improvements.
• Use lab equipment and protocol analyzers for hardware and protocol-level debugging.
• Travel as needed: 0%–25%.

Requirements

Must-have:

• 7.5+ years' relevant engineering experience (Senior II); 5+ years may be considered for Senior I.
• Experience coding and debugging embedded firmware for NAND flash validation.
• Strong knowledge of digital systems and computer architecture.
• Ability to develop functional validation plans and implement software to execute them.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of PCI/PCI Express system architecture and storage interfaces (NVMe, SCSI, AHCI, SATA, SAS).
• Experience developing device drivers for Windows or Linux.
• Experience with lab equipment (protocol analyzers) and multi-core ASIC debug.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets; advanced Excel and automated reporting.
• Industry experience with NAND flash characterization (endurance, retention, read disturb, performance analysis).
• Familiarity with applying machine learning to validation data.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

About the Company

Company: Microchip

Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.