Principal Post SIlicon Validation Engineer

Job responsibilities: Lead post‑silicon validation efforts and collaborate with architects and design teams to develop comprehensive IP‑ and SoC‑level test plans. Own the architecture, development, and delivery of the RTOS‑based SDK (FreeRTOS and others), including BSPs, HALs, low‑level drivers, and middleware components. Drive first‑silicon bring‑up activities , perform in‑depth debugging, and manage regression testing. Demonstrate strong expertise in automotive communication protoco ls such as Ethernet (PTP, AN, EEE), CAN, LIN, FlexRay , as well as ARM architecture, bootloaders, SPI, I2C, and UART. Develop automated test solutions using Python, FPGA‑based frameworks, NI LabVIEW/TestStand, and VBA. Define characterization and validation test plan in collaboration with cross‑functional teams, working closely with system architects, hardware engineers, and safety teams. Provide actionable feedback to hardware teams and influence next‑generation RISC‑V CPU and SoC feature enhancements. Lead and mentor a team of validation engineers , offering technical direction, prioritization, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability. Create, analyze, and validate test reports, ensuring timely review and alignment across global cross‑functional teams. Debug post‑silicon test failures and perform systematic root‑cause analysis to identify and resolve issues effectively. The Systems Validation Engineer is responsible for assuring all instrumentation, scripting and boards are prepared prior to silicon arrival on the bench.

Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. degree with 12+ years of experience in embedded software development and/or post ‑ silicon validation. Deep understanding of microcontroller and SoC post‑silicon validation processes . Strong programming skills in C and Python (mandatory). Hands‑on experience with silicon bring‑up, advanced debugging tools (Segger J‑Link, Lauterbach), and validation of complex SoC/MCU peripherals including SPI, I2C, DDR, Ethernet, USB, PCIe, and safety‑related features. Prior experience delivering SDKs to Tier‑1s or OEMs—particularly in automotive—covering high‑speed interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, and PCIe. Knowledge of bootloaders, firmware update flows , and secure embedded software practices. Proven experience in first‑silicon bring-up , detailed debugging, and regression testing. Strong background in deriving test specifications from product requirements and implementing, executing, debugging, and characterizing silicon through comprehensive test suites.

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