High-Speed I/O (HSIO) Validation Engineering Intern

Job Description

High-Speed I/O (HSIO) Validation Engineering Intern | Ampere

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Ampere, a semiconductor design company that is actively inventing the future of computing. Ampere leads the development of high-performance, energy-efficient CPU designs specifically for AI compute, driving sustainable solutions for Cloud, AI, and edge applications as part of the Softbank Group. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and reliability of these next-generation processor products by focusing on the validation of state-of-the-art high-speed I/O interfaces and protocols on silicon.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not specified
• Pay: $52–$57 hourly
• Team: Silicon Validation Team
• Mission: Develop and execute innovative validation strategies for cutting-edge high-speed I/O interfaces on silicon.
• Tech Stack: C Programming, Python, Unix shell (Bash)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Create and execute comprehensive test cases and test plans specifically for PCIe validation and debugging on silicon platforms.
• Analyze: Perform initial debugging procedures and conduct thorough root cause analysis for identified issues during validation.
• Strategize: Drive the development of innovative validation strategies tailored for state-of-the-art interfaces and communication protocols.
• Contribute: Directly contribute to achieving best-in-class quality standards for Ampere’s high-performance processor products through rigorous validation efforts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must be currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field. This is an early career opportunity designed for students with a foundational understanding of CPU architectures.
• Experience: No specific number of years of experience is required for this internship. However, the ideal candidate will have gained some prior experience in (Post) Silicon Validation or demonstrated familiarity with high-speed I/O technologies such as PCIe, HSIO, or SerDes.
• Skills: Essential skills include solid proficiency in C Programming, strong scripting capabilities using Python, and comfort with Unix shell environments, including Bash. A deep and comprehensive understanding of various CPU Architectures, specifically ARM, is also a core requirement.
• Bonus: Highly desired qualifications include any previous hands-on experience in (Post) Silicon Validation, direct exposure to PCIe, HSIO, or SerDes technologies, and proven debugging skills that can be applied to complex hardware and software interactions.