Lead Silicon Validation Engineer

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 hardware–software 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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering (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