Lead Silicon Validation Engineer
Core
Lead validation planning and execution for MCU/MPU subsystems, focusing on post-silicon validation, test automation, and hardware/software debugging.
Role type
Lead Silicon Validation Engineer
Builds
Validated silicon platforms and subsystems for embedded processors
Domain
Semiconductor / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
MCU/MPU architecture expertise, embedded systems knowledge, silicon debug tool proficiency, test automation framework development, distributed team leadership, system-level use case identification
Preferred skills
Pre-silicon emulation experience, RTL design collaboration, firmware integration
Technologies
C/C++, Python, JTAG, SWD, Logic analyzers, Oscilloscopes, ETM, ITM, ARM, RISC-V, DDR, SRAM, Flash, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO
Responsibilities
Define validation plans and coverage metrics for CPU, memory, and peripherals; Develop and automate test suites for regression flows; Debug hardware-software boundary issues across CPU cores and memory subsystems; Collaborate with RTL design, verification, and firmware teams to close coverage gaps.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities