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Validation Tools Engineer

Microsoft • $100K — $130K *
Hillsboro, OR 97124In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields with 1-2 years of technical experience.
  • Proficiency in Python for software and test automation development.
  • Experience with SQL databases and query writing.
  • Knowledge of TypeScript, JavaScript, or web application development.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills with a focus on inclusivity.
  • Experience in validation tools or methodologies for CPU or SoC development.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a Python-based test automation framework for functional and platform validation.
  • Develop libraries and CI integrations to enhance automated test execution.
  • Manage and analyze validation results and telemetry using SQL.
  • Create web tools and dashboards in TypeScript for validation insights.
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure feature readiness and compliance.
  • Drive improvements in the automation framework for scalability and maintainability.
  • Deliver timely, high-quality automation tools and uphold Microsoft values.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Collaboration with diverse, cross-functional teams.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and innovation.
  • Flexible work environment that supports work-life balance.
  • Engagement in impactful projects that contribute to Microsoft's mission.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Compute Silicon & Manufacturing Engineering (CSME) Cloud Compute Development Organization (CCDO) is seeking a Validation Tools Engineer to design and build the test automation framework that powers validation of custom silicon platforms. This role focuses on developing scalable automation, tooling, and data infrastructure-built on Python, SQL, and TypeScript-that accelerate post-silicon bring-up and validation across the team. As a technical individual contributor, you will:
  • Build & Own the Test Automation Framework
    • Design, implement, and maintain a test automation framework in Python to drive functional and platform validation for Microsoft Cobalt products.
    • Develop reusable libraries, test harnesses, and CI integration to scale automated test execution and improve coverage.
  • Data & Results Infrastructure
    • Model, query, and manage validation results and test telemetry using SQL databases.
    • Build pipelines to capture, store, and analyze test data to surface trends, regressions, and actionable insights.
  • Tooling & Dashboards
    • Develop web-based tools and dashboards in TypeScript to visualize validation status, results, and coverage for engineers and stakeholders.
    • Improve observability, usability, and reliability of validation tooling across the team.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with silicon architects, firmware teams, and validation engineers to ensure feature readiness and compliance.
    • Engage with internal and partner stakeholders to improve design, security, and validation methodologies.
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation
    • Drive continuous improvement of the test automation framework and tooling, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and long-term sustainability within Microsoft Cobalt platforms.
    • Apply a growth mindset to learn emerging technologies and adapt solutions in a dynamic environment.
  • Deliver High-Quality Results
    • Ensure timely delivery of automation tools, frameworks, and validation collateral with exceptional quality and reliability.
    • Champion Microsoft values by fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and integrity in all interactions.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.


Other Requirements:
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
  • This role will require access to information that is controlled for export under export control regulations, potentially under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations or Export Administration Regulations, the EU Dual Use Regulation, and/or other export control regulations. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide either proof of their country of citizenship or proof of their US. residency or other protected status (e.g., under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) for assessment of eligibility to access the export-controlled information. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate's citizenship will be verified with a valid passport. Lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees may verify status using other documents, where applicable.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience developing software or test automation in Python.
  • Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases.
  • Experience developing tools or web applications in TypeScript (or JavaScript).
  • Effective communication, collaboration and teamwork skills and ability to lead, grow, and contribute to diverse and inclusive teams.
  • Validation tools, verification, validation, or logic development experience as part of a CPU, SoC and/or IP development team.
  • Experience building test automation frameworks, test harnesses, or CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with data visualization, dashboards, or front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
  • Demonstrated validation experience in one or more of the following:
    • Ability to develop sophisticated tools/scripts to support SoC validation debug activities.
    • Ability to develop and maintain tools, harnesses, or scripts that integrate SoC validation debug hooks and capabilities into automated test flows (Linux and/or Windows operating systems).
    • Understanding system level software and firmware.
    • Experience running silicon content on pre-silicon platforms such as emulation or FPGA.
    • Demonstrated success in hardware/software debug efforts.
    • Experience with Azure DevOps or equivalent OPS frameworks.
    • Validation of:
      • Functional: Core, PCIe, Memory Controller, Security, IO, Power Management, Coherency, Manageability, BIOS/Microcode development and debug, or Fuses.
      • Electrical: Memory, IO, Signal Integrity, or Clocking
      • Power and Performance


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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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$1,762.4 billion
Industry
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Net Income
$51.3 billion
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