Senior SoC HW (Power & Performance) Validation Engineer
Core
Own post-silicon Power & Performance validation strategy and execution for SoC chips, including performance, power, thermal, functional, and electrical characterization across workloads and operating conditions.
Role type
Senior IC SoC Hardware Validation Engineer (Power & Performance)
Builds
Post-silicon validation plans, characterization methodologies, debug/telemetry capabilities, and automation tools for Power & Performance.
Domain
Semiconductor / SoC Hardware Validation
Required skills
SoC system-level functionality, Python/C/C++ scripting, silicon debug, telemetry, profiling, power management, DVFS, PVT analysis, FPGA/emulation experience, hardware/software correlation, root cause analysis, validation automation.
Preferred skills
Pre-silicon Power & Performance verification, performance modeling, workload definition, cross-layer issue triage, technical leadership, mentorship.
Technologies
Python, C/C++, FPGA, Emulation platforms, DVFS, PVT corners, OS, Firmware.
Responsibilities
Define silicon performance and power characterization methodology across PVT, voltage/frequency operating points, DVFS, and power states. Develop and drive performance validation plans covering compute, memory, interconnect, I/O, and system-level workload behavior. Analyze performance, power, and thermal data to identify bottlenecks, regressions, and optimization opportunities. Develop validation environments, automation, workloads, benchmarks, tools, and scripts for efficient Power & Performance characterization. Execute post-silicon validation and characterization, triage complex cross-layer issues, and correlate behavior across silicon, firmware, OS, and platform layers. Engage with design and verification partners to shift Power & Performance validation left, improving pre-silicon modeling and early issue detection. Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship in performance analysis, power management, and validation methodology.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
