Senior Software Engineer - Kernel & Device Drivers

about 3 hours ago

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Senior / Staff+

H1B Sponsor

Responsibilities

Own post-silicon bring-up and validation of high-speed IO and memory subsystems.
Enable system power-on and bring-up readiness, including debug infrastructure and tooling.
Lead system-level debug to root cause complex issues spanning silicon, board, and software layers.
Drive cross-functional resolution with design, firmware, verification, and system teams.
Support product validation, deployment, and RMA debug in partnership with engineering teams.
Ensure readiness for product release with a focus on stability and performance.
Review SoC, board design, and SI/PI analysis from a post-silicon perspective.
Contribute to pre-silicon verification and emulation to improve bring-up efficiency.
Develop scripts and tools to automate validation, debug, and data analysis workflows.
Improve post-silicon validation methodologies and test scalability.

MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
7+ years of experience in post-silicon validation or system bring-up.
Experience with high-speed IO or memory protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, hBM, CXL, or UCIe.
Strong analytical skills for test development and data analysis.
Proficiency in scripting languages like bash and python.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional debugging efforts.
Self-starter with strong ownership and execution skills.
Clear and effective communicator with a collaborative approach.

95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance and 77% for dependents.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D insurance plans.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for Health Care and Dependent Care.
Well-being benefits including Headspace subscription, Gympass+ membership, and counseling services.

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