SoC Functional Validation Engineer

Stackstudio Digital Ltd.; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is looking for a skilled SoC Functional Validation Engineer in Bristol, UK. The role focuses on functional validation and bring-up of next-gen SoC platforms with high-end ARM processors. Candidates must have strong proficiency in Embedded C and experience with high-speed protocols like PCIe Gen6 and LPDDR5. This position requires onsite presence initially, with travel when needed, making it essential for candidates to be flexible in their working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Embedded C.
• Experience with high-speed protocols such as PCIe Gen6, Die-to-die links, LPDDR5, and HBM3.
• Hands-on expertise with ARM high-end CPUs.
• Experience in validation on pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional validation of new SoC designed with high-end ARM processors.
• Develop bare-metal C tests and debug using FPGA or silicon-based targets.
• Design and implement test infrastructure for validation activities.

Skills

Embedded C

PCIe Gen6

Die-to-die links

LPDDR5

HBM3

ARM high-end CPUs

ARM cache-coherent interconnect protocols

Tools

FPGA HAPS

Zebu emulation platforms

silicon-based target hardware

Job description

Job Description

Role - SoC Functional Validation Engineer

Location - Bristol, UK (Candidates must be open to travel when required. Initially, the role will require onsite presence in Bristol, UK for approximately 1 month)

Contract - Inside IR35

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology leader delivering services across Digital, Engineering, Cloud, and AI. We enable enterprises to reimagine their businesses for the digital age through innovation and agility.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled SoC Functional Validation Engineer to join our team in Bristol, UK. This role focuses on functional validation and bring-up of next-generation SoC platforms featuring high-end ARM processors and advanced interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional validation of a new SoC designed with high-end ARM processors.
• Execute functional bring-up of SoC interfaces such as:
  • LPDDR
  • Ethernet
  • PCIe
  • HBM
  • CPUs
  • Low-Speed IOs (UART, I2C, I3C, SPI)
  • Coherent Mesh
• Develop bare-metal C tests and debug using FPGA HAPS / Zebu emulation platforms, followed by silicon-based target hardware.
• Design and implement test infrastructure for validation activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including:
  • Architects
  • RTL Verification teams
  • Electrical Testing & Characterization teams
  • Production Firmware teams

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in Embedded C.
• Experience with high-speed protocols such as:
  • PCIe Gen6
  • Die-to-die links
  • LPDDR5
  • HBM3
• Hands-on expertise with ARM high-end CPUs and ARM cache-coherent interconnect protocols.
• Proven validation experience on pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms.

Desirable Skills

• Python scripting for automation.
• Experience in Silicon SoC bring-up.
• Development of high-speed interface device drivers.

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