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System Validation Engineer – DPU Team (f/m/x)

Sii Poland Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland

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Posted Feb 20, 2026Apply by Mar 22, 2026

Role & seniority: System Validation Engineer (mid–senior level) in the Data Processing Unit (DPU) hardware team

Stack/tools: C/C++ (bare-metal & Linux), SystemC modeling (Nice-to-have), Git, GDB, Wireshark, Scapy; experience with DMA, networking, storage, crypto accelerators; emulation/simulation platforms; familiarity with Python scripting (Nice-to-have)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Define, implement, and execute functional and performance test cases from architecture specs

  • Develop and run tests on simulation, emulation, and evaluation boards; debug/system-level issue isolation

  • Create/maintain SystemC models of DPU components and support bring-up/validation across project stages

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years in a similar role; BS/MS in CS, ECE, or related

  • Strong C/C++ proficiency for bare-metal and Linux

  • Solid computer architecture knowledge and experience with complex hardware systems

  • Practical knowledge of Git, GDB, Wireshark, Scapy; fluent English

  • Excellent debugging/analytic skills, attention to detail; ability to collaborate cross-functionally

  • Located in Poland (residency required)

Nice-to-haves

  • SystemC and TLM modeling

  • Python scripting

  • Networking/storage protocols, PCIe, crypto algorithms

  • Experience with emulation platforms and waveform-level debugging

  • Jenkins or similar automation/CI workflows

  • Location & work type: Poland; full-time position with embedded/ hardware development focus (DPU, pre- and post-silic

Full Description

Join our Data Processing Unit (DPU) development team, working on state-of-the-art hardware for high-performance computing, storage, security, and networking acceleration. As a System Validation Engineer, you will design, develop, and execute system-level functional and performance tests across all project stages — from architecture definition, through pre-silicon simulation and emulation, up to post-silicon bring-up.

You will collaborate closely with architects, hardware, and verification engineers to ensure that every DPU feature operates as designed in real-world conditions.

By joining us, you become a member of the Embedded Competence Center at Sii is an internal organizational unit, bringing together more than 500 specialists nationwide! We are currently working on about 100 projects for 50 clients from various industries including automotive, IoT, telecommunications and medical.

Your tasks

Define and implement functional and performance testcases from the architecture specifications Develop and execute tests on simulation, emulation, and evaluation board platforms Debug and isolate system-level issues in collaboration with design and verification teams Create and maintain SystemC models of DPU components Support system bring-up and validation activities across project stages

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in a similar position Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for bare-metal and Linux environments Solid understanding of computer architecture and experience working with complex hardware systems (DMA, networking, storage, crypto accelerators) Practical knowledge of git, gdb, Wireshark, and Scapy Fluent English, written and spoken Excellent debugging and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional hardware/software teams Strong motivation to push systems to their limits and find edge-case bugs Residing in Poland required

Nice to have

Knowledge of SystemC and TLM modeling Experience with Python scripting Understanding of networking and storage protocols, PCIe, and crypto algorithms Familiarity with emulation platforms and waveform-level debugging Experience with Jenkins or similar automation flows

Job no. 260130-JHCW6

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Benefits For You

Great Place to Work

Solid financial situation

Contracts with the biggest brands

Centre of internal trainings

Many experts you can learn from

Open and accessible management team

Profit sharing

Passion Sponsorship program

Regular integration events and trips

Comfortable and well-equipped offices

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