
System Validation Engineer – DPU Team (f/m/x)
Sii Poland • Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
Role & seniority
- Senior System Validation Engineer (5+ years in a similar role)
Stack / tools
Languages: C/C++ (bare-metal and Linux)
Systems: DPU hardware, DMA, networking, storage, crypto accelerators
Modeling / sim: SystemC (nice-to-have), emulation platforms
Debugging / analysis: Git, GDB, Wireshark, Scapy; Python scripting (nice-to-have)
Other: Linux environments, hardware bring-up
Top 3 responsibilities
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Define and implement functional and performance test cases from architecture specifications
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Develop and execute tests on simulation, emulation, and evaluation board platforms; debug/system-level issue isolation
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Create and maintain SystemC models of DPU components; support system bring-up and validation across project stages
Must-have skills
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5+ years in a similar system validation role; relevant degree (CS, ECE, or related)
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Strong C/C++ proficiency for bare-metal and Linux
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Solid understanding of computer architecture and complex hardware systems (DMA, networking, storage, crypto accelerators)
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Practical knowledge of git, gdb, Wireshark, Scapy
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Fluent English (written and spoken); excellent debugging, analytical skills; cross-functional collaboration
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Willingness to reside in Poland
Nice-to-haves
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SystemC and TLM modeling experience
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Python scripting
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Knowledge of networking/storage protocols, PCIe, crypto algorithms
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Familiarity with emulation platforms and waveform-level debugging
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Experience with Jenkins or similar automation workflow
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
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