Lead SoC Validation Engineer

Seeking a Post Silicon Validation Engineer with 7–10 years of experience in semiconductor validation for Automotive SoCs. The role focuses on hands‑on silicon and board bring‑up, execution of validation test cases, debugging at SoC and system level, and contribution to validation infrastructure under guidance of senior leads.

This role is ideal for engineers who are technically strong, execution‑focused, and eager to grow toward technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Silicon & Board Bring‑up
• Validation Execution
• Debugging & Analysis
• Validation Infrastructure Contribution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics / Electrical / Computer Engineering
• 6–10 years of post‑silicon validation experience

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in:
  • Embedded C
  • Python
  • CMM scripting
• Good understanding of:
  • ARM / x86 architecture basics
  • Boot flow, interrupts, memory concepts, and caches

Tools & Equipment

• Experience with Git / Bitbucket
• Lauterbach TRACE32
• Lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and serial debug tools

Protocols & Subsystems

• Ethernet, Aurora/LVDS
• I2C, SPI
• SRAM, Interrupt Controllers
• Debug & Trace subsystems

Behavioral Skills

• Strong debugging mindset and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn hands‑on in lab environments.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under guidance and within structured processes

Nice‑to‑Have

• Exposure to Automotive validation flows
• RTOS‑based validation environments
• Interest in growing toward technical or lead roles

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