Role & seniority: Firmware Validation Software Engineer I (entry-level)

Stack/tools

Databases and database management systems (DBMS)
SQL
Visual Basic
General software development lifecycle concepts (requirements, development, testing, delivery)

Top 3 responsibilities

Modify existing databases and database management systems
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions; specify identifiers to the management system and guide others
Collaborate in a project team to coordinate database development, estimate scope, time, and cost; review project requests

Must-have skills

Verbal and written communication; problem-solving; interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage time
Working knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
Troubleshooting and system-change abilities
Basic knowledge of computer hardware/software
Familiarity with development software for systems (e.g., SQL, Visual Basic)

Nice-to-haves

Prior experience with firmware or silicon validation
Exposure to database design/architecture beyond basics
Experience in cross-functional collaboration and project scoping

Location & work type

Sunnyvale, CA or Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 6-12 months

Full Description

Role: Firmware Validation Software Engineer I

Location: Sunnyvale, CA OR Santa Clara CA (Onsite)

Duration: 06-12 month

Job Description

As a Silicon Validation Engineer, you will be validating high performance silicon and leading the effort to ensure high-quality silicon delivery.
The main function of a firmware software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical firmware software engineer researches, designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.

Key Responsibilities

Modify existing databases and database management systems.
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of the database to the management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
Mandatory skills
Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software. Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc.

Software Validation Engineer