Pre-Silicon Diagnostics Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Pre-silicon diagnostics engineer validating HPE Slingshot ASICs for HPC and AI networking. Building emulator-based test infrastructure, automation, and software-driven validation before and after silicon availability.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,500 - $243,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing chip-level validation tests for ASICs, with a strong focus on automated test frameworks and software-driven testing. Proficient in object-oriented programming and Python, with a solid understanding of high-speed networking protocols and hardware interaction.

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Chip-Level Validation TestingPython Software DevelopmentObject-Oriented ProgrammingHigh-Speed Networking ProtocolsASIC Design Verification

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Hard Skills

DiagnosticsDesign VerificationFirmware DevelopmentEmbedded SoftwareTest AutomationLinux Command-LineDebuggingTest Content DevelopmentUVM MethodologiesVerilog

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Emulator-Based ValidationFPGA PlatformsHigh-Performance NICSwitch ASICsHPC ArchitecturesAI System Architectures

Industry Keywords

Networking ProtocolsEthernet FundamentalsLossless EthernetRDMA Technologies

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 in emulator-based environments
Design and implement scalable test infrastructure and automated test frameworks
Develop software-driven test content validating HPE Slingshot functionality and industry-standard networking protocols
Debug functional, performance, and reliability issues with design, architecture, firmware, and software teams
Identify validation coverage gaps and propose additional test scenarios
Support bring-up activities for new ASIC revisions and platforms
Document validation results, defects, and lessons learned
Participate in design reviews, validation reviews, and post-silicon issue triage
Drive validation quality through test development, automation, and coverage expansion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 4–8 years of experience in diagnostics, design verification, firmware development, embedded software, or related engineering roles involving low-level hardware interaction
Experience developing diagnostics, validation, verification, firmware, embedded software, or tests for ASICs or complex digital systems
Proficiency in object-oriented programming
Proficiency in Python software development
Proficiency with Linux command-line environments
Working knowledge of high-speed networking concepts and protocols, including Ethernet fundamentals and high-speed interfaces
Ability to independently develop test content and debug complex technical issues
Ability to understand hardware behavior and identify defects through software-driven testing and analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred: experience with emulator-based validation or FPGA-based platforms
Preferred: experience in ASIC design verification, including UVM or similar methodologies
Preferred: working knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, or other hardware description languages
Preferred: familiarity with high-performance NIC or switch ASICs
Preferred: exposure to HPC or AI system architectures
Preferred: experience with embedded software, firmware development, or low-level systems programming
Preferred: experience with scripting and test automation
Preferred: familiarity with lossless Ethernet or RDMA-based technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellbeing benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work and personal-needs management
Inclusive workplace culture
Variable incentives may also be offered
Employee benefits information available through HPE’s US benefits portal