Graphics IP Validation Engineer

Graphics IP Validation Engineer

Location: Markham, ON

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay rate: $50.00-$50.00/hr on T4

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. A global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.

Description

• Client is looking for a lead systems integration engineer to provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise to our growing team.
• As a key contributor, you will have a strong technical background to contribute to all aspects of the post-silicon development process.
• We have competitive benefit packages and an award-winning culture. Join us!
• The client S3 Business Unit IP Systems Engineering team is seeking an energetic, dynamic, experienced IP Systems Engineer to join our growing team.
• We work with customers to develop new products, previously including game consoles.
• As an IP Systems Engineer, you will drive the planning, pre-silicon execution, validation, silicon bring-up and debug of client processor and graphics based systems while working closely with internal teams to meet product development milestones.
• As a key contributor to the success of client's IP, you will be part of a leading team that drives and enhances client's abilities to deliver industry leading technologies to our customers.
• The Systems Engineering team encourages technical innovation to showcase successes, provides opportunities to develop technical knowledge, and facilitates career development.
• This role specifically focuses on driving the planning, validation, silicon bring-up and debug of client graphics IP and related systems.

Graphics System Silicon Validation Design Engineer

• FPGA and other hardware emulation platforms for pre-silicon debug
• Knowledge of GPU hardware architecture
• Knowledge of graphics rendering pipeline
• Familiarity with power management and power states
• Systems design development throughout entire product lifecycle, from pre-silicon and emulation through post-silicon and software integration
• Hardware architecture and expertise in systems design
• Isolation and debug of issues found in Graphics IP during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases

The Person

• You are a highly motivated hands‑on leader with a strong development background, problem‑solving mentality, excellent communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks along with willingness to learn and adapt.
• Excellent teamwork skills and capability to lead a highly technical team is crucial.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in systems design development throughout entire product lifecycle, from pre-silicon and emulation through post-silicon and software integration
• Collaborate with Design, Software, Tools and other teams to drive the definition of testing and debug methodologies to provide the best possible coverage and customer experience for the client IP
• Work with Program Leadership team to define the end to end plan and highlight possible risk areas and address concerns during planning
• Isolation and debug of issues found in Graphics IP during pre-silicon, bring‑up, validation, and production phases of S3 products
• Able to proactively support team culture that fosters knowledge sharing, excellence, and collaboration
• Defining and executing validation strategies, enablement of features and unit test plans
• Publishing and aligning test plan requirements and dependencies
• Working closely with supporting teams such as design, diagnostics, driver, and project leadership
• Lead cross‑functional technical discussions to drive root cause identification and resolution on technical issues
• Driving and participating in technical innovations to enhance client’s validation capabilities including tool and script developments, technical and methodology enhancements

Requirements

• In‑depth knowledge of SOC architecture and concepts
• In‑depth knowledge of Graphics hardware pipeline
• Experience with graphics engines and rendering software pipelines
• Strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver‑level interactions and common failure points
• Good understanding of Boot Flows/Sequences
• Experience with IP/System level bring‑up, SOC debug techniques and methodologies
• Experience with common lab equipment, computer hardware, and networks
• Led process improvement initiatives to improve engineering quality
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of standard power management features and use‑cases

Preferred Experience

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in pre and post‑silicon validation and 2–4 years experience in semiconductor industry
• Personal passion for computer gaming and driving game performance goals
• Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly
• Experience with IP/System level bring‑up, SOC debug techniques and methodologies
• Strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver‑level interactions and common failure points
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills and pronounced attention to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑starter, strong collaborator, and able to independently drive tasks to completion
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple issues at the same time

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field strongly preferred

Assets

• Strong understanding of BIOS, OS, and driver‑level interactions and common failure points
• In‑depth knowledge of SOC architecture and concepts
• Experience with common lab equipment, computer hardware, and networks
• Experience in pre‑silicon emulation and debug
• Led process improvement initiatives to improve engineering quality
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of Graphics IP power management features

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or related degrees

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.