SoC Functional Validation Engineer

HCLTech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in the Greater Bristol Area is seeking a highly skilled SoC Functional Validation Engineer. This role involves functional validation and bring-up of next-generation SoC platforms featuring advanced ARM processors and interfaces. Responsibilities include validating SoCs, executing bring-up processes, and developing test infrastructures. Applicants should have strong Embedded C skills and experience with high-speed protocols and SoC validation. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology development.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Embedded C.
• Experience with high-speed protocols such as PCIe Gen6 and LPDDR5.
• Proven validation experience on pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional validation of a new SoC designed with high-end ARM processors.
• Execute functional bring-up of SoC interfaces like LPDDR and PCIe.
• Design and implement test infrastructure for validation activities.
• Design and implement test infrastructure for validation activities.
• Collaborate with Architects, RTL Verification, Electrical Testing & Characterization, and Production Firmware teams.
• 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 and ARM cache-coherent interconnect protocols.
• Proven validation experience on pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms.
• Python scripting for automation.
• Experience in Silicon SoC bring-up.
• Development of high-speed interface device drivers.

Skills

Embedded C

Python scripting

Validation experience

High-speed protocols

SoC bring-up

Tools

HAPS platform

Zebu emulation

Job description

HCLTech Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

SoC Functional Validation Engineer

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), and 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, Electrical Testing & Characterization, and Production Firmware teams.
• 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 and ARM cache‑coherent interconnect protocols.
• Proven validation experience on pre‑silicon and post‑silicon platforms.
• Python scripting for automation.
• Experience in Silicon SoC bring‑up.
• Development of high‑speed interface device drivers.