Principal Systems Validation Engineer

Job Responsibilities:- Own PCIe validation strategy and execution for the Storage Accelerator products across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases Define coverage plans including protocol, link, PHY, power management, and compliance scenarios Lead PCIe link bring-up, training, and tuning across multiple generations (Gen3/4/5/6) Perform deep debug using protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers Drive PCI-SIG compliance testing including electrical and protocol validation Ensure interoperability with server CPUs from leading manufacturers Develop and enhance automation frameworks (Python, C/C++) for validation scalability Own and manage Functional Circuit Test (FCT) and In-Circuit Test (ICT) processes Lead RMA analysis and work closely with customers and manufacturing teams to resolve board-level issues Work closely with Architecture, Design, Software and Signal integrity teams Coordinate Test program and test automation scripts development Coaching Junior Engineering staff Job Requirements:- Bachelor Degree or Master’s and above in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field with at least 12 years or above of working experience in silicon validation or system validation with strong PCIe focus Experienced with system validation in complex SoC (System on Chip) environment Deep understanding of: PCIe protocol stack (Transaction, Data Link, Physical layers), PCIe power management, Link training and equalization Hands-on experience with PCIe analysers. Scopes and signal integrity tools Strong debugging skills in Hardware/Software co-debug Experience with high speed Serdes tuning and validation methodologies Familiar with system board design/debugging and usage of lab equipment like Oscilloscope and Logic analyzer Good understanding in high-speed interface system/electrical verification & validation Experience of C/C++ Programming and other test script development languages In-depth expertise of PCIe Gen3/Gen4/Gen5 Storage/Networking domain expertise is highly desirable Knowledge of state-of-the-art data compression and cryptographic algorithms Location: Next to Bendemeer MRT Interested candidatesmay submit detailed CV with the following info:- Current salary, including AWS or Variable Bonus Expected salary Availability