Principal, System HSIO Validation Engineer

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THE ROLE:

The HighSpeed IO (HSIO) validation engineer is responsible for driving endtoend validation strategy and execution for highspeed interfaces across CPU and GPU based platforms, spanning data center servers and AI systems. In this highly visible role, you will partner closely with PHY design, SI/PI, and platform teams to validate and debug highspeed IO subsystems, ensuring robust silicon and system readiness for industry-leading products.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Own validation strategy, planning, and execution for highspeed IO interfaces (e.g., PCIe Gen6/Gen7, UALink, XGMI) across multiple platforms.
• Define and execute comprehensive validation plans covering presilicon correlation, postsilicon bring-up, compliance, margining, and debug methodologies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, architecture, board, firmware, and test teams to ensure coverage completeness and accelerate issue resolution.
• Develop and deploy automated validation infrastructure, lab setups, and data analysis workflows for highspeed interface characterization.
• Perform deep root-cause analysis for SI/PI issues, protocol failures, and system-level interoperability challenges, working with internal teams and external partners.
• Track validation progress, communicate status and key risks, and ensure quality deliverables aligned with program milestones.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 8+ years of experience in high-speed IO or silicon/system validation.
• Strong technical expertise in high-speed serial interfaces (e.g., PCIe Gen5/Gen6, CXL, Ethernet) and associated validation and debug tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, BERTs, protocol analyzers).
• Solid understanding of Tx/Rx equalization techniques (CTLE, DFE, de-emphasis), CDR architectures, and link-level behavior.
• Proven experience driving complex validation efforts across silicon and system bring-up environments.
• Hands-on experience with lab bring-up, test automation (e.g., Python, C/C++), and data analysis for SI/PI and functional validation.
• Deep understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and system-level debug methodologies.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and drive issues to closure.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 8+ years of experience in high-speed IO or silicon/system validation.

Strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Location:

Santa Clara, CA

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