Slingshot Pre-Silicon Diagnostics & Validation Engineer
This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.
Job Family Definition
Performs and leads the analysis, development, execution, and evaluation of validation solutions for High Performance Computing (HPC) network interconnect ASICs, with a primary focus on pre-silicon diagnostics and validation. Develops software-driven validation environments utilizing full-chip emulation and prototype platforms to verify functionality, performance, and interoperability of Network Interface Card (NIC) and Switch ASICs. Analyzes designs, develops validation methodologies, investigates complex failures, and collaborates across engineering disciplines to enable successful ASIC development and product delivery.
Management Level Definition
Contributions regularly and sustainably impacts technical components of products, solutions, and services. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex technical problems with minimal supervision. Independently plans and executes validation activities, drives issue resolution across functional teams, and provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers. Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques to achieve objectives while contributing to project success and overall team effectiveness.
Responsibilities
•Develops, executes, and maintains validation tests and frameworks for Network Interface Card (NIC) and Switch ASICs used in HPC interconnect solutions utilizing the HPE Slingshot protocol.
•Performs full-chip validation using emulation, prototype silicon platforms to verify functional correctness, performance, reliability, and interoperability.
•Develops software-based validation solutions, automation infrastructure, and diagnostic tools using Python, Linux, and related technologies.
•Independently investigates and debugs complex hardware, software, and system-level failures, working with design, architecture, firmware, and software teams to determine root cause and drive resolution.
•Analyzes validation results, identifies coverage gaps and product risks, and recommends improvements to validation methodologies and test strategies.
•Reviews hardware and software designs to ensure testability, diagnosability, and alignment with validation requirements.
•Collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to define validation plans, execute project milestones, and ensure product readiness.
•Contributes to technical reviews and provides feedback to improve product quality, validation effectiveness, and engineering processes.
•Provides technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers and serves as a resource for validation methodologies, tools, and debug techniques.
•Drives improvements in validation infrastructure, automation, and development workflows to increase productivity and test coverage.
•Communicates validation status, technical findings, risks, and recommendations to project stakeholders and management.
•Leads technical investigations and validation efforts for complex features or subsystems while contributing to larger project objectives.
Education and Experience Required
•Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
•6-10 years of experience in VLSI design, verification, validation, or implementation, including experience leading teams or complex projects.
•Experience developing and executing complex validation or diagnostic test environments.
Knowledge and Skills
•Advanced experience with ASIC validation, diagnostics, or verification methodologies.
•Strong understanding of digital design, computer architecture, and VLSI principles.
•Experience developing validation software using Python and Linux-based environments.
•Experience with debugging complex hardware and software interactions in large-scale system environments.
•Knowledge of Verilog and familiarity with RTL design concepts and debug workflows.
•Experience with EDA, emulation, FPGA, or related pre-silicon development tools.
•Understanding of industry standard networking protocols; experience with HPC interconnects is a plus.
•Familiarity with NIC and Switch ASIC architectures is a plus.
•Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive issues to closure.
•Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
•Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines.
•Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
What We Can Offer You
•Health & Wellbeing: a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
•Personal & Professional Development: programs catered to helping you reach your career goals, whether becoming a knowledge expert in your field or applying your skills to another division.
•Unconditional Inclusion: an inclusive workplace that celebrates individual uniqueness and flexibility to manage work and personal needs.
The expected salary/wage range for this position: United States of America: Annual Salary USD 147,000 - 279,000 in Colorado // USD 140,000 - 321,000 in Minnesota. Actual offer may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. 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.
