Validation Engineer

Best NanoTech; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging Work

Contract Opportunity

High-Impact Role

Job summary

A semiconductor firm in Hyderabad is seeking a SoC Functional Validation Engineer for a 6-month contract with high chances of extension. The role involves performing functional validation on advanced SoC platforms, including hands-on debugging and test development. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and executing test cases. Ideal candidates will have strong embedded C skills and ARM validation experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join cutting-edge technology programs in the semiconductor industry.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Embedded C programming is essential.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑end ARM CPUs and cache‑coherent interconnect protocols.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces like PCIe, LPDDR, and HBM.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional validation of new SoC designs with high‑end ARM processors.
• Develop and execute bare‑metal C test cases.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines throughout the validation lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded C programming

ARM high‑end CPUs

PCIe Gen6, LPDDR5, HBM3

Job description

About The Role

As a SoC Functional Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for functional validation and bring‑up of advanced SoC platforms across pre‑silicon and post‑silicon environments. This role involves hands‑on debugging, test development, and collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines.

This is a 6‑month contract role with a strong possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional validation of new SoC designs featuring high‑end ARM processors.
• Execute SoC bring‑up and validation of key interfaces including:
• LPDDR, Ethernet, PCIe, HBM
• CPUs and Coherent Mesh
• Low‑speed IOs (UART, I2C, I3C, SPI)
• Develop and execute bare‑metal C test cases.
• Debug and validate designs using FPGA HAPS / Zebu emulation platforms, followed by silicon‑based target hardware.
• Design and implement test infrastructure to support SoC validation activities.
• Collaborate with Architects, RTL Verification, Electrical Testing & Characterization, and Production Firmware teams throughout the validation lifecycle.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in Embedded C programming.
• Hands‑on experience with ARM high‑end CPUs and cache‑coherent interconnect protocols.
• Experience with high‑speed interfaces and protocols such as PCIe Gen6, Die‑to‑die links, LPDDR5, HBM3.
• Proven experience in pre‑silicon and post‑silicon SoC validation environments.

Desirable Skills

• Python scripting for automation and test support.
• Experience with Silicon SoC bring‑up.
• Development of high‑speed interface device drivers.

Candidate Requirements

• Candidates must provide a self‑rating for the required technical skills.
• Please clearly mention relevant projects that align closely with this role and responsibilities.

What We Offer

• Challenging Work: Be part of cutting‑edge SoC validation programs for a leading semiconductor client.
• Contract Opportunity: 6‑month contract with strong potential for extension.
• High‑Impact Role: Opportunity to work on next‑generation ARM‑based SoC platforms.

Interview Process

The interview process will typically include:

• One or two rounds of technical interviews.
• A final project or stakeholder discussion, if required.

How To Apply

If you are an experienced SoC Functional Validation Engineer with strong ARM and high‑speed interface validation experience, we’d love to hear from you.