Lead Silicon Validation Engineer
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Validation Planning & Strategy
Define validation plans for MCU/MPU subsystems (CPU memory peripherals interconnects).
Develop test cases and coverage metrics based on architecture and design specs.
Identify corner cases stress scenarios and system-level use cases.
Silicon & Pre-Silicon Validation
Perform post-silicon validation on silicon platforms evaluation boards and emulators.
Support pre-silicon validation/emulation efforts where required.
Debug issues across hardwaresoftware boundary.
Test Development & Automation
Develop validation test suites using C/C Python or scripting languages.
Build automation frameworks for regression and validation flows.
Create scripts for data capture logging and analysis.
Hardware/Firmware Debug
Perform low-level debugging using tools such as:
JTAG SWD
Logic analyzers oscilloscopes
Trace tools (ETM ITM)
Root cause failures across:
CPU cores (ARM/RISC-V)
Memory subsystems (DDR SRAM Flash)
Peripherals (UART SPI I2C GPIO etc.)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with:
RTL design teams (for bug fixes and clarifications)
Verification teams (for coverage gap closure)
Firmware/software teams (for test enablement)
Review architecture and design specifications.
Job Qualification:
Bachelors or Masters degree inElectrical/Electronics/ComputerEngineering (or related).
7 years of experience in semiconductor validation (analog) product engineering or silicon debug.
Strong hands-on background in:
MCU architectures
Embedded systems
Lab bring-up and silicon debug tools (JTAG logic analyzers scopes etc.)
Proven ability to lead large distributed engineering teams.
Excellent communication and executive presence
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
NXP is a global semiconductor company creating solutions that enable secure connections for a smarter world.
