Senior Hardware Design Validation Test (DVT) Engineer (Contractor)

Working at SambaNova

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI and the value it can unlock across every aspect of an organization’s business and operations. This job opens pathways for high growth, but requires a learning mindset. 

Job Type: Contract 

Duration: 3-6 months with the possibility of conversion to full-time employment.

Schedule: Flexible 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 8:00pm Pacific Time, with occasional nights and/or weekends as needed for high priority work.

Work setting: In-person, in-office (Palo Alto, CA) 80% of the time

Responsibilities 

SambaNova Systems is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Validation Test (DVT) Engineer (Contractor). The person in this role will be responsible for:

• Creating formal Design Validation Test (DVT) plans and reports
• Executing the plan for functional and marginality testing in lab set up and thermal chambers
• Working on high-speed NRZ and PAM4 Serdes, PLLs, re-timer
• Understanding the clock architecture
• Troubleshooting and analyzing complex problems, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
• Documenting methodology for test requirements, plans, procedures, and results
• Developing, drafting, releasing and maintaining test procedures, and performing related configuration management activity
• Ensuring the quality and accuracy of released test documentation
• Documenting methodology:  develop, draft, release and maintain    

Basic Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in EE, CE, or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience

Additional Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and analyze
• Knowledge of PCIe, DDR5, PCIeG4/5, 100G-400G Ethernet, I2C/SMBus, SPI and other system interfaces
• Experience in root-cause analysis 
• Experience working on complex systems: 20 layers board stack-up and speeds of 100G SERDES or higher
• Familiarity with the system architecture of advanced server, networking and AI/ML processing platforms and their interfaces and interconnects
• Lab experience of using test and measurement equipment: signal/network traffic generators, simulators, etc.
• Strong lab skills with measurement experience (VNA, TDR, Real Time/Sampling Scopes, BERT, SSA)
• Programming experience using languages such as C, C++, Python, scripting languages.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and a team player
• Data manipulation, screening, organization, and processing experience with Excel and custom programming
• Track record demonstrating rigorous documentation, record keeping, formal data management, collaboration, and communication skills
• Good data analysis and presentation skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
• Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
• Excellent follow-through

Annual Salary Range and Level

The base wage for this position ranges from $90.00/hour up to $100.00/hour. This range is based on role, level, and location and reflects the salary target for new hires in the US. Individual pay within the range will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s job-related qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. This opportunity is a contract role of 3-6 months with the possibility of conversion to full-time employment.

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