Debug Engineer - Intermediate

We are looking for Debug Engineer - Intermediate for our client in Austin, TX

Job Title: Debug Engineer - Intermediate

Job Location: Austin, TX

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

• Include debugging & validating PC systems with an emphasis on Linux based OS's.
• A thorough understanding of PC industry standard busses and their software stack, such as PCIe, USB and various other I/O buses is required.
• Further requirements include a strong understanding of BIOS, OS and driver interactions at the system level as well as a proficient understanding of x86 CPU architecture and functionality.
• The Debug engineer is expected to provide root cause analysis and guidance to internal design teams to help close any gating issues.
• This individual is required to be a self-starter and be able to deal with a high level of ambiguity.
• Experience:
• Prefer prior experience with client PC system design and validation, CPU/APU/SoC and platform bring-up; OS-based testing tools and environments, hardware debugging using post-silicon tools.
• Should have 3+ years of relevant experience in Linux kernel/driver level debugging, root cause analysis, etc.
• Should have strong Computer Architecture background, should have good exposure to Hardware, BIOS, Firmware, Assembler, Kernel abstraction layers.
• System level debugging skills that enable the root causing of potential issues at the operating system level.
• Expert use of tools such as HDT debuggers, logic analyzers, SATA, USB, and PCIe bus analyzers is desired.
• Familiarity with board level design is an added bonus.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Must have good analytical skills to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Experience in working as a team on validation / defect resolution.