Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. 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. 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.
Job Title: Client Platform Debug Engineer
Work Location: Austin TX 78728
Duration: 12 Months
Work Type: Contract
Job Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Job Duties:
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Include debugging & Validating PC systems with an emphasis on OS (Windows).
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A thorough understanding of PC industry standard busses and their software stack such as PCIe USB and SATA is required.
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Further requirements include a strong understanding of BIOS OS and driver interactions at the system level as well as a proficient understanding of x86 CPU architecture and functionality.
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During development the debug engineer is expected to help with providing root cause analysis.
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This individual is required to be a selfstarter and be able to deal with a high level of ambiguity.
Experience:
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Prefer prior experience with client PC system design validation and debug CPU/SoC and platform bringup; OSbased testing tools and environments hardware debugging using postsilicon tools.
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Should have 5 years of relevant experience in triage and debugging root cause analysis etc.
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Should have strong Computer Architecture background should have good exposure to Hardware BIOS Firmware Assembler Kernel abstraction layers.
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System level debugging skills that enable the root causing of potential issues at the operating system level.
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Expert use of tools such as Jtag debuggers logic analyzers SATA USB and PCIe bus analyzers is desired.
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Familiarity with board level design is an added bonus
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Excellent communication skills are required.
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Must have good analytical skills to trouble shoot technical issues.
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Experience in working as a team on validation / defect resolution.
Education:
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.