Silicon Validation and Automation Engineer

Google Google · Big Tech · Tel Aviv, Israel +1

This role focuses on silicon validation and automation engineering for Google's hardware products. Responsibilities include running and analyzing CI regression results, designing and implementing new regression methods and infrastructure, debugging issues, and developing/maintaining tools for silicon validation and debug. The role requires experience in post-silicon validation, SoC debug, CI systems, lab equipment, and scripting languages like Python.

What you'd actually do

  1. Run, monitor, and analyze nightly Continuous Integration (CI) regression results.
  2. Design and implement new regression methods and supporting infrastructure/Graphical User Interface (GUI).
  3. Identify, debug, and report issues while performing initial root cause analysis and routing to IP owners.
  4. Develop and maintain tools for silicon validation and debug.
  5. Maintain and enhance automation infrastructure for various regression cadences.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 1 year of experience in post-silicon validation, SoC debug, or a similar role.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) systems and regression management.
  • Experience with lab equipment and platform bring-up.
  • Experience in scripting languages such as Python for test automation, tool development, and data analysis.

Nice to have

  • Experience developing software tools, including command-line interfaces and graphical user interfaces (GUIs).
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Experience with silicon screening or characterization processes.
  • Familiarity with various Linux distributions and embedded environments like NERF, OVSS, EDK2, etc.
  • Understanding of computer architecture, SoC design, and IP interfaces.
  • Ability to debug hardware/software issues and perform root cause analysis in a silicon environment.