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System Software Validation Engineer

Hybrid in Castelldefels·Added 8 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

SiPearl

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Castelldefels
Contract
Permanent contract
English
Required
Experience
7+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, meal vouchers

Visa options

  • The ad rules out sponsorship

    Per the ad: “do not provide VISA”

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Professional fluency in English within an international environment

  • Strong expertise in software testing tools, methodologies and best practices

  • Solid knowledge of programming languages, test automation and scripting

  • Experience with continuous integration tools and version control systems (Git)

  • Practical experience with software protocols and interfaces (SCMI, PLDM, PSCI etc... Redfish, Robo framework)

  • Strong understanding of different software stack (BLx, TFA, UEFI, BIOS etc...)

  • Good understanding of board level components and their physical interfaces (BMC, VRMs, FLASH etc... I2C/I3C/SPI/GPIOs)

  • Ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes and propose effective solutions

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset

  • High level of autonomy, adaptability and initiative

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and scientific rigor

  • Ethical mindset, respect for confidentiality and reliable time management

  • Degree in Engineering or a Master's in electronics, software engineering or a related field

  • At least 7 years of professional experience in software testing or quality assurance

Dear candidate, even if you consider you do not fulfill all the qualifications mentioned above, please still apply and share with us why you believe you would be a good fit.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Contract: Permanent Contract

  • Benefits: annual bonus*; meal vouchers (60% covered by SiPearl); health insurance (70% covered by SiPearl); illimited access and pre-paid sessions with a practitioner of your choice on our mental health partner app, moka.care; technical, linguistic and personal development training; BSPCE

  • Work model: On-Site or Hybrid (2 days/week remote)

  • 📍 Office: This role is open for our locations in France (Maisons-Laffitte, Massy, Grenoble and Sophia Antipolis), Spain (Castelldelfels - Barcelona), Italy (Bologna)

  • ⚠️ Please note that while we do not provide VISA Sponsorship, we are committed to assisting international candidates with the visa application process to the best of our ability.

The role

To validate our first tape-out, we developed an initial prototyping platform, using a smart hybrid approach, connecting a real hardware system development board (socket ready) with a small prototyping FPGA board. We also developed a full design emulation platform (Veloce/Siemens) to model the Silicon.
Our team is using those systems to prepare and test the full validation suit and be ready to deploy it when our silicon comes back.

We work closely with all levels of software (BMC, System Control, TFA, BIOS, Kernel) to ensure all firmware and software developed at SiPearl work seamlessly before reaching our customers.

Under the direction of the System Validation Team Leader or any other manager designated by Management, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability and compliance of the company's software solutions.

You will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test strategies to identify defects, document anomalies and verify that software products fully meet user expectations, functional specifications and quality standards, while working closely with development and project teams.

What you'll do

• Define and maintain test strategies and test plans aligned with functional and technical specifications
• Design, develop and maintain manual and automated test cases and scripts
• Ensure that all FW/SW stacks are integrated properly and meet the system requirements
• Execute functional, non-regression and performance tests, analyze results and track defects
• Work closely with development and project teams to investigate issues and improve product quality
• Communicate test results, risks and quality indicators to stakeholders
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and tools
• Supervise and mentor interns, contributing to topic definition and recruitment-related activities

Hiring process

✔️Discovery interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner (30 min)

✔️AssessFirst personality test - no need to worry, there is no wrong or right answer; our goal is to see beyond your resume (45')

✔️2 Technical interviews (1h each)

✔️Interview with one HRBP in order to answer to your last questions (30 min)

About SiPearl

SiPearl is a French semiconductor company designing high-performance, low-power microprocessors for the European exascale supercomputing initiative. Its flagship product, the Rhea processor, is built on Arm architecture and is intended to power the first generation of European exascale supercomputers, positioning SiPearl as a key player in Europe's push for technological sovereignty in high-performance computing (HPC). The company operates across Europe, with its headquarters in Maisons-Laffitte, France, and engineering teams in several countries, including Spain.

In Spain, SiPearl has an established R&D presence in Barcelona, where it contributes to processor design and software enablement. The company's work culture is deeply technical and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on innovation and European cooperation. For international professionals, SiPearl offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology within a mission-driven European context, with roles often requiring expertise in hardware architecture, embedded software, and HPC ecosystems. The Barcelona office provides a vibrant, international environment, making it an attractive option for engineers looking to contribute to a strategic European project.

Industry
Semiconductors
Founded
2019
Employees
100–500
Headquarters
Maisons-Laffitte, France
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Barcelona office is a key R&D hub, offering roles in processor design, verification, and software development.
  • The company is at the forefront of European sovereignty in semiconductors, with a mission-driven atmosphere.
  • Working language is primarily English, making it accessible for international professionals.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with leading HPC research centers and industry partners across Europe.
  • Competitive compensation and the chance to work on a unique, European-first processor architecture.

In their own words

About the company & team

❓ About SiPearl...

SiPearl is the European fabless designer of sovereign secure high-performance energy-efficient CPUs for HPC, AI and data centres. These CPUs will help address strategic challenges in the fields of security, defence, medical research, energy, climate and engineering with a reduced environmental footprint.

In June 25, SiPearl completed the design of the most complex CPU ever designed in Europe, Rhea1. Featuring 80 Arm Neoverse V1 cores, with 61 billion transistors, it is currently in production at TSMC. Sipearl CPUs will equip the two first European exascale supercomputers belonging to EuroHPC JU: Rhea1 will be integrated into the JUPITER machine based in Germany and Rhea2 will be part of Alice Recoque in France.

Incubated within the European Processor Initiative (EPI) consortium and seed-funded by the European Union, SiPearl employs almost 200 people in :

  • France (Maisons-Laffitte, Grenoble, Massy, Sophia Antipolis),

  • Spain (Barcelona)

  • and Italy (Bologna)

Following a €130 million Series A, the company has launched its Series B round.

At SiPearl, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that thrives on the strength of varied perspectives and backgrounds. We recruit talent based on merit, experience, and alignment with our company's goals and values.

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