Silicon Validation Engineer

Silicon Validation EngineerThis role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

• Develop, execute, and maintain chiplevel validation tests for HPE Slingshot NIC and switch ASICs, primarily using emulatorbased environments.
• Create objectoriented Python test infrastructure and test cases that operate at the operatingsystem and systemintegration level.
• Validate both HPE Slingshot-specific functionality and industrystandard networking protocols.
• Debug functional, performance, and reliability issues uncovered during silicon validation, working closely with design, architecture, firmware, and software teams.
• Contribute to validation planning by identifying coverage gaps and proposing additional test scenarios within assigned areas.
• Support bringup activities for new ASIC revisions and platforms.
• Document validation results, defects, and lessons learned to improve future validation effectiveness.
• Participate in design reviews, validation reviews, and postsilicon issue triage.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Typically4-8 yearsof experience in VLSI validation, verification, or related silicon engineering roles.

• Proficiency with Python programming
• Proficiency in objectoriented programming
• Experience writing tests for integrated circuits
• Proficiency with Linux commandline environments.
• Working knowledge of Verilog or other hardware description languages.
• Experience with ASIC silicon validation or postsilicon testing.
• Working knowledge of highspeed networking concepts and protocols (Ethernet, SERDES fundamentals).
• Ability to independently execute validation tasks and debug complex technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Experience with emulatorbased validation or FPGAbased platforms.
• Familiarity with highperformance NIC or switch ASICs.
• Exposure to HPC or AI system architectures.
• Experience with scripting (e.g., Bash) and test automation.
• Familiarity with industrystandard lossless Ethernet or RDMAbased technologies.

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Data Collection Management (Inactive), Data Controls, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity {+ 5 more}

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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TCP_03"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.
- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 111,000 - 211,000 in Colorado // 105,500 - 243,000 in Minnesota & Texas & Wisconsin
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

The estimated job application period closure is July 31 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.

HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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