Graphics Validation Engineer

Job summary

Lead graphics IP validation across the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon emulation through post-silicon bring-up, software integration, and production, including test planning, issue isolation, and root-cause resolution. Coordinate with design, software, tools, diagnostics, and program teams to improve validation methods and tools, manage risks, and mentor the operations team.

Job details

Pay Rate: $43.00/hr to $49.00/hr Location: Markham, ON Duration: 6 Months (Chances for extension) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participate in systems design development throughout entire product lifecycle, from pre-silicon and emulation through post-silicon and software integration • Lead technical presentations demonstrating a good understanding of hardware architecture and expertise in systems design • Collaborate with Design, Software, Tools and other teams to drive the definition of testing and debug methodologies to provide the best possible coverage and customer experience for the IP • Work with Program Leadership team to define the end to end plan and highlight possible risk areas and address concerns during planning • Be a leader and mentor to the operation team; be hands-on and lead by example • Isolation and debug of issues found in Graphics IP during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases • Able to proactively support team culture that fosters knowledge sharing, excellence, and collaboration • Defining and executing validation strategies, enablement of features and unit test plans • Publishing and aligning test plan requirements and dependencies • Working closely with supporting teams such as design, diagnostics, driver, and project leadership • Lead cross-functional technical discussions to drive root cause identification and resolution on technical issues • Driving and participating in technical innovations to enhance validation capabilities including tool and script developments, technical and methodology enhancements REQUIREMENTS: • In-depth knowledge of SOC architecture and concepts • In-depth knowledge of hardware encode/decode and display driver hardware IP • In-depth knowledge of Graphics hardware pipeline • Experience with graphics engines and rendering software pipelines • Experience with FPGA and other hardware emulation platforms for pre-silicon debug • Strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver-level interactions and common failure points • Good understanding of Boot Flows/Sequences • Strong programming/scripting skills (eg. Python, C/C++, Ruby) • Experience with IP/System level bring-up, SOC debug techniques and methodologies • Experience with common lab equipment, computer hardware, and networks • Led process improvement initiatives to improve engineering quality • Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills • Knowledge of standard power management features and use-cases PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: • 2-4 years of relevant experience in pre and post-silicon validation of the relevant IP and 3-6 years experience in semiconductor industry • Personal passion for computer gaming and driving game performance goals • Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly • Experience with IP/System level bring-up, SOC debug techniques and methodologies • Strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver-level interactions and common failure points • Strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Self-starter, strong collaborator, and able to independently drive tasks to completion • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple issues at the same time Assets: • Strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver-level interactions and common failure points • In-depth knowledge of SOC architecture and concepts • Experience with common lab equipment, computer hardware, and networks • Experience in pre-silicon emulation and debug • Led process improvement initiatives to improve engineering quality • Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills • Knowledge of Graphics IP power management features Education: Bachelor, Master's degree in Electrical Computer Engineering, or related degrees

What you’ll do

Lead graphics IP validation across the product lifecycle, from pre-silicon emulation through post-silicon bring-up, software integration, and production, including test planning, issue isolation, and root-cause resolution. Coordinate with design, software, tools, diagnostics, and program teams to improve validation methods and tools, manage risks, and mentor the operations team.

Requirements

Requires in-depth knowledge of SoC architecture, graphics hardware and rendering pipelines, hardware emulation, and BIOS, operating system, and driver interactions, along with experience in system bring-up and debugging. Candidates should have strong Python, C/C++, or Ruby skills, technical leadership and mentoring ability, and a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering or a related field; relevant semiconductor experience is sought.

Listed skills

• Ruby · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• System-on-Chip Architecture
• Graphics Hardware Pipeline
• Hardware Encode/Decode
• Display Driver Hardware
• Graphics Rendering Pipelines
• Pre-Silicon Validation
• Post-Silicon Validation
• Hardware Emulation
• FPGA Debugging
• BIOS, Operating System, and Driver Interactions
• System Bring-Up and Debug
• Python
• C/C++
• Ruby
• Test Planning and Validation Strategy
• Technical Leadership and Mentoring

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership

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