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Principal Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - SoC & System Validation

10 - 15 years

20 - 25 Lacs

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Job Summary

We are seeking a

Principal Post-Silicon Validation Engineer

to lead the

system-level validation, debug, and bring-up

of complex

SoCs

for cutting-edge

AI, HPC, automotive, MCU and data center

products. In this senior role, you will drive

post-silicon validation strategy

, coordinate across hardware and software teams, and ensure the delivery of

high-quality, production-ready silicon

.

Experience with Virtual Modeling, SystemC, and TLM

is a

plus

, supporting pre-silicon co-validation and accelerating silicon bring-up.

Key Responsibilities

  • Post-Silicon Validation Planning & Execution

    • Define and lead

      comprehensive post-silicon validation plans

      , including

      functional validation, performance tuning, stress testing, and interoperability

      .
    • Develop and execute

      system-level test content

      , leveraging real-world workloads, benchmarks, and custom test suites.
    • Drive

      silicon bring-up

      , working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass success.
  • Silicon Debug & Issue Resolution

    • Lead

      complex issue triage, debug, and root cause analysis

      using hardware debug tools (logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG, trace).
    • Interface with design, verification, and firmware teams to resolve issues found in silicon and drive corrective actions.
  • Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination

    • Work closely with

      design, verification, firmware, software, and system teams

      to align validation goals and schedules.
    • Provide critical feedback to architecture and design teams on silicon behavior and feature readiness.
  • Validation Infrastructure Development

    • Develop and enhance

      validation frameworks, automation scripts, and post-silicon diagnostics

      to accelerate validation cycles.
    • Contribute to

      lab infrastructure setup

      , including platform bring-up, test environments, and debug tool integration.
  • Leadership & Mentorship

    • Lead

      technical reviews, debug task forces, and post-silicon readiness assessments

      .
    • Mentor junior engineers and drive a culture of

      technical rigor and innovation

      .

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Education & Experience

    • B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
    • 10+ years of experience

      in post-silicon validation, hardware bring-up, or related SoC/system validation roles.
  • Technical Expertise

    • Proven track record of

      silicon bring-up and validation

      for complex SoCs or silicon systems.
    • Strong understanding of

      SoC architecture, high-speed interfaces (PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, DDR5, HBM3)

      , and embedded system design.
    • Hands-on expertise in

      system-level validation

      , performance tuning, and debug of complex SoC designs.
  • Debug & Validation Tools

    • Proficient in

      hardware debug tools

      (JTAG, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers), as well as embedded software and firmware-level debugging.
    • Experience with

      diagnostic software and post-silicon validation frameworks

      .
  • Soft Skills

    • Excellent

      problem-solving and analytical skills

      , with a methodical approach to debug and issue resolution.
    • Strong

      communication and collaboration

      skills to work across multi-disciplinary teams.

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