Lead Silicon Validation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking an experienced engineer to lead semiconductor validation efforts in Maharashtra, India. The role requires defining validation plans, developing test cases, and conducting post-silicon validation on multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, with over 7 years of experience in this field. Experience with MCU architectures and strong debugging skills is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in semiconductor validation or silicon debug.
• Proven ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams.
• Strong hands-on background in lab bring-up and debug tools.

Responsibilities

• Define validation plans for MCU/MPU subsystems.
• Develop test cases and coverage metrics.
• Perform post-silicon validation and debug hardware/software issues.

Skills

MCU architectures

Embedded systems

Communication skills

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

JTAG

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Validation Planning & Strategy

• Define validation plans for MCU/MPU subsystems (CPU, memory, peripherals, interconnects).
• Develop test cases and coverage metrics based on architecture and design specs.
• Identify corner cases, stress scenarios, and system‑level use cases.

Silicon & Pre‑Silicon Validation

• Perform post‑silicon validation on silicon platforms, evaluation boards, and emulators.
• Support pre‑silicon validation/emulation efforts where required.
• Debug issues across hardware–software boundary.

Test Development & Automation

• Develop validation test suites using C/C++, Python, or scripting languages.
• Build automation frameworks for regression and validation flows.
• Create scripts for data capture, logging, and analysis.

Hardware/Firmware Debug

• Perform low‑level debugging using tools such as:
  • JTAG, SWD
  • Logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
  • Trace tools (ETM, ITM)
• Root cause failures across:
  • CPU cores (ARM/RISC‑V)
  • Memory subsystems (DDR, SRAM, Flash)
  • Peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, etc.)

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with:
  • RTL design teams (for bug fixes and clarifications)
  • Verification teams (for coverage gap closure)
  • Firmware/software teams (for test enablement)
• Review architecture and design specifications.

Job Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering (or related).
• 7+ years of experience in semiconductor validation (analog), product engineering, or silicon debug.
• Strong hands‑on background in:
  • MCU architectures
  • Embedded systems
  • Lab bring‑up and silicon debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, scopes, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and executive presence.