Contract Position Overview We are looking for a highly experienced SoC Validation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in post-silicon validation of complex ASIC/SoC designs . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in functional and performance validation of SoC/ASIC components , including developing and executing validation tests, debugging silicon failures, performing root-cause analysis, and working closely with design, firmware, architecture, and system teams. Experience validating Networking ASICs is highly preferred. Candidates with strong CPU, GPU, or AI Accelerator ASIC/SoC validation experience will also be considered. Key Responsibilities Drive post-silicon validation of complex ASIC/SoC components from first silicon through production. Develop detailed validation strategies, test plans, test cases, and automated test content . Perform functional and performance validation of SoC components and IP subsystems. Bring up first silicon and execute validation tests on silicon platforms. Develop tests to validate functional behavior, performance, reliability, and system-level operation. Debug failures observed during post-silicon testing and perform detailed root-cause analysis . Analyze silicon failures and work with RTL/design, firmware, architecture, and driver teams to identify and resolve issues. Validate SoC subsystems such as Ethernet/networking, clock, reset, controllers, and other integrated ASIC IPs . Characterize ASIC/SoC performance across different operating conditions, including voltage, frequency, and temperature. Develop and maintain Python/Perl/Tcl/C/C++ based automation and validation frameworks . Create automated regression tests, log-parsing utilities, and test-result analysis tools. Use appropriate silicon debug methodologies and tools including JTAG, DFT/DFx, trace/debug tools, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers . Track validation coverage, failures, bugs, and known issues. Prepare validation plans, debug reports, coverage reports, and technical documentation. Participate in silicon bring-up, failure triage, bug reviews, and cross-functional debug meetings. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving validation methodologies and automation. Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC validation or closely related semiconductor engineering. Strong post-silicon validation experience is mandatory . Hands-on experience with functional and performance validation/debug of ASIC/SoC components . Strong understanding of SoC architecture, ASIC design concepts, IP integration, and silicon validation . Proven experience developing and authoring validation tests/test content . Strong silicon debug and root-cause analysis skills. Experience with Networking ASICs is strongly preferred. Alternatively, strong experience validating
CPU, GPU, AI
Accelerator, or other complex ASIC/SoC products . Strong scripting/programming skills in Python, C/C++, Perl, Tcl, or similar languages . Experience working closely with ASIC design, RTL, firmware, architecture, BSP/driver, and system teams. Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Preferred Qualifications Pre-silicon validation/verification experience. Ethernet or networking ASIC validation experience. Experience with packet/data-path validation and performance characterization. Experience with automated silicon validation/regression frameworks. Experience with JTAG, DFT/DFx, trace, and silicon debug methodologies. Experience validating complex IP subsystems such as Ethernet, clock/reset, controllers, and other SoC infrastructure. Experience with VFT/PVT characterization and silicon performance analysis.
