Staff QA Engineer

Lattice Semiconductor; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lattice Semiconductor is seeking an experienced QA engineer to design and execute comprehensive test strategies for ASIC/SOC based systems. You will build automation frameworks, validate hardware‑firmware integration, and mentor junior team members in a fast‑paced hardware/firmware environment.

The role requires 7+ years of hands‑on QA experience with a focus on solutions testing, strong knowledge of Verilog/VHDL, and proficiency in Python/C/C++.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on QA engineering with at least 4+ years in solutions testing and automation.
• Expertise in test automation frameworks for ASIC/SoC/firmware based systems.
• Strong knowledge of Verilog/VHDL and hardware/firmware design principles.
• Experience with AI-based automation frameworks to reduce testing time.
• Proficiency in firmware testing and hardware‑firmware integration validation.
• Programming in Python, C, C++, SystemVerilog or Tcl.
• Familiarity with hardware test equipment and embedded debugging tools.
• Ability to translate workflows into detailed executable test cases.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive functional and automation test cases from customer workflows and specs.
• Create and maintain test automation frameworks interacting with hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Execute hands-on testing across solutions, validating hardware‑firmware integration and performance.
• Develop domain expertise and translate workflows into test scenarios.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and product teams to meet requirements and expectations.
• Identify, document, and verify fixes for defects across hardware, firmware, and software.
• Optimize test execution to improve efficiency and time‑to‑quality.
• Provide leadership in QA methodologies and test automation architecture.
• Mentor junior QA members and drive process improvements.
• Generate detailed test reports and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders.

Skills

QA engineer

Automation testing

ASIC/SoC testing

Verilog/VHDL

Firmware testing

Python/C/C++

SystemVerilog/Tcl

AI automation

Tools

Test frameworks

Hardware test equipment

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Embedded debugging tools

Job description

Lattice Overview There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world‑class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality. Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results‑oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.

Job Description: Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive functional and automation test cases based on detailed analysis of customer workflows, requirement specifications and use cases
• Create and maintain sophisticated test automation frameworks that interact with hardware, firmware layers, and software components
• Execute hands‑on testing across solutions, including validation of hardware‑firmware integration and performance benchmarking
• Develop expertise in domain specific solutions and translate their operational workflows into comprehensive test scenarios
• Collaborate with firmware engineers, hardware teams, and product managers to understand technical requirements and customer expectations
• Identify, document, and verify fixes for defects across the hardware, firmware, and application layers
• Optimize test execution and automation frameworks to improve efficiency and reduce time‑to‑quality.
• Provide technical leadership in QA methodologies, best practices, and test automation architecture
• Mentor junior QA team members and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes
• Generate detailed test reports and provide actionable insights to stakeholders on product quality and readiness

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on QA engineering experience, with a minimum of 4+ years specifically in solutions testing, functional and automation testing
• Demonstrated expertise in developing test automation frameworks and test cases for ASIC/SOC/firmware based systems
• Strong understanding hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL), and hardware/firmware design principles
• Demonstrated experience in developed AI based automation frameworks to reduce time to testing
• Proven experience with firmware layer testing and hardware‑firmware integration validation
• Proficiency in one or more test automation programming languages (Python, C, C++, SystemVerilog, or Tcl)
• Experience with hardware test equipment, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and embedded system debugging tools
• Proven ability to analyze solution workflows and translate them into detailed, executable test cases
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware‑firmware‑software integration issues
• Experience working directly with customer environments and understanding production deployment scenarios
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams

Additional Information:

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in: India

Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry. Lattice is an international, service‑driven developer of innovative low cost, low power programmable design solutions. Our global workforce, some 1,000 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win.

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Lattice is strengthening is leadership in compute, communications, industrial, and embedded markets – underscored by multiple award wins that recognize its innovation, leadership, workplace culture, and collaboration‑driven solutions. Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) is the low power programmable leader. For over 40 years, Lattice has driven innovation in the semiconductor industry. Our compact, power‑efficient field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are essential to building a secure, intelligent, and connected world. Lattice is the #1 supplier of small FPGAs worldwide, with the largest installed base in the industry. Our solutions are trusted by over 11,000 customers globally, spanning the compute, communications, industrial, and embedded markets. Founded in 1983 in Oregon’s Silicon Forest, Lattice has grown into a global leader with a passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of programmable logic and fostering a culture of innovation.

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