THE ROLE:
Hands-on technician/engineer responsible for supporting Server CPU Post-Silicon validation in the area of high speed IO. Domains include PCIe, CXL, USB, hotplug, multi-socket, system manageability, reset and volume validation. This individual will be primarily working with validation engineers in test execution, troubleshooting failures, platform setup and construction.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Platform setup and reconfiguration. i.e. attach PCIe/CXL cards/devices to server CPU validation platform, install various backplanes, risers, interposers, install CPU into sockets and install various cooling apparatus.
- Setup PCIe and CXL protocol analyzers for Gen1-Gen6 speed.
- Maintain lab computers, including various lab hosts.
- Perform regular BIOS updates, PCIe/CXL device FW updates, BMC and FPGA image updates, Protocol Analyzer SW updates
- Execute weekly regression testing. Collect/report result/progress
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with server CPU platforms i.e. validation open/close chassis platforms
- Familiarity with using server OS such Windows Server, Ubuntu, RedHat
- Comfortable with navigating and configuring system via BIOS.
- Good at troubleshooting skills
- Able to do some basic programming/scripting work (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...)
- Must be a self-starting team player with excellent communication skills who can work with minimal guidance
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Prior experience with Aarvark, Dediprog or other programmers preferred
- Prior experience with PCIe protocol analyzer highly desired
- Prior experience with PCIe cards, NVMe drives or CXL cards highly desired
- Prior server CPU/GPU experience is preferred
- Understanding of modern x86 microprocessor architecture and Server platform architecture is highly desired