PCIe IO Development Engineer

Introduction

The IBM Power Systems Developemnt team is looking for a strong experienced engineer to join our PCIe / IO adapter team. This team is responsible for the intergration of industry standard off the shelf Ethernet and Fibre-Channel adapters with IBM Power Systems. In addition, they are responsible for the PCIe verification of the PCIe bus on new Power System releases.

Your role and responsibilities

The PCIe IO Engineer is responsible for debug of interactions at the system PCIe level, as well as IO adapter card level with an emphasis on Ethernet and Fibre-Channel adapters, and up to the OS driver stacks. This includes development process execution, integration testing, fault isolation and resolution, resolution of design issues. Day to day, the PCIe IO Engineer will debug at the system and adapter level, process execution, integration testing, fault isolation and resolution, and perform resolution of design issues.

Required technical and professional expertise

Strong expertise in PCIe protocols and architecture (Gen4 / Gen5 / Gen6)

Experience with CXL, Fibre-Channel, or ethernet protocols

Strong working knowledge of Operating System and device drivers

Strong knowledge of Linux, FIO, and a scripting language (Python is preferred)

Ability to debug adapter and system firmware and hardware issues

Experience with high-speed serial interfaces including SerDes, PLL, and equalization techniques

Experience with PCIe analyzers and other PCIe / Ethernet / Fibre-Channel test equipment

Preferred technical and professional experience

Strong working knowledge of Operating System and device driver programming interface

Strong knowledge of Linux, FIO, and a scripting language (Python is preferred)

Ability to debug drive firmware and hardware issues

Strong knowledge of PCIe, Ethernet, and Fibre-Channel protocols is a huge plus

Ability to use and understand PCIe analyzer (LeCroy, SerialTek, or Xgig) is a huge plus

Ability to operate Oscilloscope, BERT, Jammers, high-speed switches, and other test equipment is a huge plus

Working knowledge of Windows, Linux or VMware Operating system experience and driver development conceptual understanding a plus

Experience with high-speed serial interfaces including SerDes, PLL, and equalization techniques is a huge plus

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