Silicon Validation Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Develop, execute, and maintain chip‑level validation tests for HPE Slingshot NIC and switch ASICs, primarily using emulator‑based environments.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeFt. Collins • California, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,000 - $211,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, execute, and maintain chip‑level validation tests for HPE Slingshot NIC and switch ASICs, primarily using emulator‑based environments.
Create object‑oriented Python test infrastructure and test cases that operate at the operating‑system and system‑integration level.
Validate both HPE Slingshot–specific functionality and industry‑standard networking protocols.
Debug functional, performance, and reliability issues uncovered during silicon validation, working closely with design, architecture, firmware, and software teams.
Contribute to validation planning by identifying coverage gaps and proposing additional test scenarios within assigned areas.
Support bring‑up activities for new ASIC revisions and platforms.
Document validation results, defects, and lessons learned to improve future validation effectiveness.
Participate in design reviews, validation reviews, and post‑silicon issue triage.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Typically 4–8 years of experience in VLSI validation, verification, or related silicon engineering roles.
Proficiency with Python programming
Proficiency in object‑oriented programming
Experience writing tests for integrated circuits
Proficiency with Linux command‑line environments.
Working knowledge of Verilog or other hardware description languages.
Experience with ASIC silicon validation or post‑silicon testing.
Working knowledge of high‑speed networking concepts and protocols (Ethernet, SERDES fundamentals).
Ability to independently execute validation tasks and debug complex technical issues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonobject-oriented programmingLinux command-lineVerilogASIC validationsilicon validationnetworking protocolshigh-speed networkingtest writing for integrated circuitsdebugging

Soft Skills

communication skillsindependent executionproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Computer EngineeringMaster’s degree in Computer Science