SOC / System Validation Architect

Advanced Micro Devices; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovative work culture

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bengaluru is looking for a SOC / System Validation Architect to define and lead validation architecture spanning both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases. Candidates should possess over 15 years of experience in SoC validation methodologies, along with a strong understanding of CPU/GPU architectures and memory subsystems. This role emphasizes technical influence and collaboration across teams, making excellent communication skills essential for success. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and benefits in a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in SoC validation, or system architecture.
• Deep expertise in SoC validation methodologies.
• Proven strength in complex system-level debug across HW/FW/SW boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end SoC validation architecture spanning pre-silicon and post-silicon validation.
• Lead validation architecture using simulation, emulation, and FPGA-based prototyping.
• Architect post-silicon validation frameworks, diagnostics, and automation.

Skills

SoC validation methodologies

CPU/GPU architectures

Interconnects and fabrics (NoC)

Memory subsystems (DDR, HBM)

High-speed IOs (PCIe, Ethernet)

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

emulation platforms

Job description

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SOC / System Validation Architect

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Validation Architecture & Strategy

• Define end‑to‑end SoC validation architecture spanning pre‑silicon (simulation, emulation, FPGA) and post‑silicon validation.
• Drive validation strategy alignment with SoC architecture, use‑cases, and product requirements.
• Architect coverage models (functional, scenario, performance, power, security, RAS).
• Define shift‑left validation methodologies to uncover system issues early.

2. Pre‑Silicon Validation Leadership

• Lead validation architecture using:
  • Simulation (UVM‑based, hybrid environments)
  • Emulation / acceleration platforms
  • FPGA‑based prototyping
• Enable system‑level use‑case validation involving CPU, GPU, accelerators, IOs, memory, and fabrics.
• Guide complex cross‑IP and cross‑subsystem debug (RTL, firmware, software interactions).

3. Post‑Silicon & Silicon Bring‑Up

• Architect post‑silicon validation frameworks, diagnostics, and automation.
• Drive early silicon bring‑up, debug, and characterization.
• Ensure validation of performance, power, thermals, security, and RAS features.
• Partner with manufacturing and product teams to support production readiness.

4. Cross‑Functional Technical Leadership

• Act as a technical authority across validation, influencing design decisions upstream.
• Collaborate with:
  • SoC Architects
  • IP owners
  • Firmware / BIOS teams
  • System software and OS teams
• Represent validation in architecture reviews, tape‑out readiness, and exec forums.

THE PERSON:

A successful candidate will work with senior silicon design and validation engineers. The candidate will be highly accurate and detail‑oriented, possessing good communication and problem‑solving skills.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in SoC validation, or system architecture.
• Deep expertise in SoC validation methodologies (pre‑and post‑silicon).
• Strong understanding of:
  • CPU/GPU architectures
  • Interconnects and fabrics (NoC)
  • Memory subsystems (DDR, HBM, cache coherency)
  • High‑speed IOs (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, CXL, etc.)
• Hands‑on experience with emulation platforms.
• Proven strength in complex system‑level debug across HW/FW/SW boundaries.
• Excellent communication and technical influence skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience validating server, datacenter, automotive, or high‑performance SoCs.
• Expertise in RAS, security, and safety validation.
• Experience with production silicon ramp and yield learning.
• Prior role as technical architect or fellow‑level contributor.
• Publications, patents, or industry leadership contributions are a plus.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer engineering/Electrical Engineering

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