Principal System Validation Engineer (PCIe)

Ambition Singapore • singapore, singapore • Posted June 29, 2026

About the Role

Our client in the semiconductor industry is looking for a highly experienced PCI Express (PCIe) Validation Expert to lead pre- and post-silicon validation efforts for next-generation high-speed storage accelerators.

In this role, you will own end-to-end PCIe validation, ensuring high performance, standards compliance (PCIe Gen3/Gen4/Gen5/Gen6), and robust interoperability across a diverse ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including architecture, design, firmware, PHY, and system engineering to define validation strategies, debug complex issues, and deliver high-quality silicon to production.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and drive PCIe validation strategy and execution across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases
  • Define comprehensive validation coverage plans across protocol, link, PHY, power management, and compliance scenarios
  • Lead PCIe link bring-up, training, and tuning a...