Lead II - Semiconductor Product Validation

Job Title: Lead II - Semiconductor Product ValidationLocation – Milpitas, CAMust Have SkillsSkill 1 – We are looking for a high-caliber engineer with rich PCIe experience to own the end-to-end system design for our next-generation NVMe SSD product lines.Skill 2 – Architecture & Design: Own the system-level PCIe Gen5/Gen6 architecture from an endpoint perspective, including PHY/MAC review and SoC integrationSkill 3 – Compliance: Ensure full adherence to PCI-SIG standards and NVMe specifications during bring-up and qualificationGood To have Skills –Skill 1 – Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems and Python for test automation and triageMandatory if ApplicableDomain Experience (If any) – Software EngineerWe are looking for a high-caliber engineer with rich PCIe experience to own the end-to-end system design for our next-generation NVMe SSD product lines. You will bridge the gap between ASIC/SoC integration, firmware architecture, and platform interoperability.Core Responsibilities• Architecture & Design: Own the system-level PCIe Gen5/Gen6 architecture from an endpoint perspective, including PHY/MAC review and SoC integration.• Driver & Firmware Leadership: Serve as a technical lead for high-performance PCIe kernel-mode drivers (Linux/Windows) and define firmware guidelines for robust link training (LTSSM) and power management.• Complex Topologies: Architect driver logic for sophisticated hardware setups involving external PCIe switches and multiple endpoints.• Validation & Debug: Lead system-level triage for PCIe behaviors, including AER (Advanced Error Reporting), reset flows, and interoperability across diverse host platforms.• Compliance: Ensure full adherence to PCI-SIG standards and NVMe specifications during bring-up and qualification.• Mentorship: Provide technical direction and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence in low-level software and high-speed design.Required Skills & Qualifications• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.• Protocol Expertise: Deep knowledge of PCIe Gen5/Gen6, NVMe, and high-speed interface solutions like SerDes.• Programming: Proficient in C/C++ for embedded systems and Python for test automation and triage.• Lab Proficiency: Hands-on experience with protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for hardware/firmware debug.• Architecture: Strong understanding of SoC/ASIC registers, power domains, and sideband signaling.