Pre-SI/Post Silicon Validation

Job Description

Western Digital Corporation is the world s largest data storage company with a leading portfolio of HGST, SanDisk, G-Technology, and WD brands covering flash and disk-based solutions. Deployed by the largest and most prominent organizations worldwide, Western Digital solutions are everywhere, touching lives and enabling great value from the data they possess.Innovating at the Boundaries of Technology: Whether in your pocket, home, car, or the cloud, it s likely Western Digital is with you every step of the way. Its a responsibility we dont take lightly. Thats why we are always at the cusp of innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.We deliver the possibilities of data. YOU define what s possible. The next big thing in data is you! Shape the future & define whats possible. Come shape the future with us. For more information about us, please visit us at www.wdc.comJob-Title: Pre-SI/Post Silicon ValidationExperience: 8-13 YearsResponsibilities:

• Drive and Own the Pre-SI/Silicon Validation FW development, Low-level Driver, and HAL design and implementation for Multiple IP blocks keeping in perspective both HW Validation and Product FW needs in mind.
• Own the SOC Validation Strategy for multiple IP blocks
• Develop the Validation Plan for M-PHY, Sub-system, and End to End Flows
• Participate in the M-PHY Compliance Validation
• Develop and port drivers and test Firmware for UFS/SATA/DDR/Security IP blocks.
• Debug failures and perform root cause analysis with JTAG Debuggers, ICE, Scopes, Logic Analyzers in both pre and Post-Si environments
• Bring up the FW in Pre-Si environment
• Develop/execute/debug test cases in Pre-Silicon Validation on Palladium/Veloce/Zebu, FPGA, and in-house emulators.
• Collaborate with HW and FW teams.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Working closely with different teams within the organization and tracking bugs to closure
• Be involved in SOC bring-up and Post Si Validation
• Take the team across new initiative such as early validation on end customer platforms
• Document and Package the drivers as an IP that can be used by other teams.

Required Experience:

• 8-14 years of hands-on experience with ASIC Validation, low-level driver development, and RTOS, C, Embedded Systems.
• Good understanding of SOC internal architecture and concepts.
• The candidate should have experience in drafting the Validation plan at both an IP level and System level.
• In-depth working knowledge of UFS or SATA or SAS or PCIe architecture would be good to have.
• The candidate should be familiar with using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers.
• Hands-on experience of using JTAG debuggers and in circuit Emulators such as Green Hills, D-STREAM, Keil, etc.
• Hands-on experience in executing and debugging in Pre-Si emulation platforms like Palladium, Veloce, FPGA, Simulation environments would be as added advantage
• Expert in writing optimized FW using underlying HW capabilities to the fullest
• Some experience with Android Mobile platforms would be a real plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact across teams and geographies
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Team player who provides appropriate feedback to management & team members
• Self-motivated individual who impacts the direction of the company & organization
• Demonstrated Leadership skills in at least one endeavor
• Ability to Guide and mentor Junior Engineers.
• Ability to operate in a fast-past environment while creating an environment where teammates feel appreciated & feel recognized for their contributions

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Keyskills :
root cause analysisequal employment opportunitytest casesroot causegreen hillsproblem solvingmobile platformsleadership skills