Senior Hardware Design Validation Test (DVT) Engineer (Contractor)
SambaNova Systems
The era of pervasive AI has arrived. In this era, organizations will use generative AI to unlock hidden value in their data, accelerate processes, reduce costs, drive efficiency and innovation to fundamentally transform their businesses and operations at scale.
SambaNova Suite™ is the first full-stack, generative AI platform, from chip to model, optimized for enterprise and government organizations. Powered by the intelligent SN40L chip, the SambaNova Suite is a fully integrated platform, delivered on-premises or in the cloud, combined with state-of-the-art open-source models that can be easily and securely fine-tuned using customer data for greater accuracy. Once adapted with customer data, customers retain model ownership in perpetuity, so they can turn generative AI into one of their most valuable assets.
Working at SambaNova
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI and the value it can unlock across every aspect of an organization’s business and operations. This job opens pathways for high growth, but requires a learning mindset.
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 3-6 months with the possibility of conversion to full-time employment.
Schedule: Flexible 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 8:00pm Pacific Time, with occasional nights and/or weekends as needed for high priority work.
Work setting: In-person, in-office (Palo Alto, CA) 80% of the time
Responsibilities
SambaNova Systems is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Validation Test (DVT) Engineer (Contractor). The person in this role will be responsible for:
- Creating formal Design Validation Test (DVT) plans and reports
- Executing the plan for functional and marginality testing in lab set up and thermal chambers
- Working on high-speed NRZ and PAM4 Serdes, PLLs, re-timer
- Understanding the clock architecture
- Troubleshooting and analyzing complex problems, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines
- Documenting methodology for test requirements, plans, procedures, and results
- Developing, drafting, releasing and maintaining test procedures, and performing related configuration management activity
- Ensuring the quality and accuracy of released test documentation
- Documenting methodology: develop, draft, release and maintain
Basic Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in EE, CE, or equivalent from an accredited institution
- Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience
Additional Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and analyze
- Knowledge of PCIe, DDR5, PCIeG4/5, 100G-400G Ethernet, I2C/SMBus, SPI and other system interfaces
- Experience in root-cause analysis
- Experience working on complex systems: 20 layers board stack-up and speeds of 100G SERDES or higher
- Familiarity with the system architecture of advanced server, networking and AI/ML processing platforms and their interfaces and interconnects
- Lab experience of using test and measurement equipment: signal/network traffic generators, simulators, etc.
- Strong lab skills with measurement experience (VNA, TDR, Real Time/Sampling Scopes, BERT, SSA)
- Programming experience using languages such as C, C++, Python, scripting languages.
- Self-motivated, self-directed, and a team player
- Data manipulation, screening, organization, and processing experience with Excel and custom programming
- Track record demonstrating rigorous documentation, record keeping, formal data management, collaboration, and communication skills
- Good data analysis and presentation skills
- Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
- Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
- Excellent follow-through
Annual Salary Range and Level
The base wage for this position ranges from $90.00/hour up to $100.00/hour. This range is based on role, level, and location and reflects the salary target for new hires in the US. Individual pay within the range will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s job-related qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. This opportunity is a contract role of 3-6 months with the possibility of conversion to full-time employment.
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Benefits Summary for US-Based Full-Time Direct Employment Positions
(The Recruiter will provide benefit details for non-US-based roles)
SambaNova offers a competitive total rewards package, including the base salary, plus equity and benefits. We cover 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, and 77% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution. We also offer Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans in addition to Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care. Our library of well-being benefits available to you and your dependents includes a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership with access to physical gyms, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and much more.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at SambaNova Systems, you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
If you are a new, recent (within the last two years), or upcoming college graduate and are interested in opportunities with SambaNova Systems, please apply through our university job listings.
EEO Policy
SambaNova Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
