Senior Digital Silicon Validation Engineer - SoC Validation / Semiconductors

European Tech Recruit; Delft; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit in Delft is seeking a Senior Digital Silicon Validation Engineer to join a semiconductor scale-up focused on Digital RF and ultra-low power GNSS technology.

The role spans defining validation plans, developing tests from component to system, and scripting in Python for automated measurements, with pre-silicon debugging on Zynq FPGA and close collaboration with design, firmware, and software teams.

Responsibilities

• Define digital test requirements and validation plans with design/firmware/software teams.
• Develop and execute tests to validate digital functionalities from component to system.
• Create Python scripts to automate tests and collect measurements with automated setups.
• Debug hardware, firmware, and digital interface issues with cross-functional teams.
• Collect, organise, and analyse data to verify performance under varying conditions.
• Document test procedures, validation results, and specifications for compliance.

Skills

Digital circuits

MCU architecture

Digital interfaces

Low-power IoT

AHB

APB

SPI

I2C

UART

Zynq FPGA

Python

Git

Excel

Databases

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Signal generators

Power supplies

Firmware debugging

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Signal generators

Programmable power supplies

Job description

Senior Digital Silicon Validation Engineer - SoC Validation / Semiconductors

We are partnered with a pioneering semiconductor scale-up revolutionising connectivity through advanced Digital RF and ultra-low power GNSS technology. The team is looking to hire a Senior Digital Validation Engineer.

This is a permanent position based onsite in Delft.

Key responsibilities for this Senior Digital Silicon Validation Engineer position:

• Define digital test requirements and validation plans in close collaboration with design, firmware, and software teams.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate digital functionalities from component level through to full system operation.
• Create Python/C scripts to automate tests and collect measurements using automated test setups.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware, firmware, and digital interface issues, implementing solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Collect, organise, and analyse data to verify performance across varying conditions and samples.
• Document test procedures, validation results, and specifications for internal reference and compliance.

Key requirements:

• Strong knowledge of digital circuits, MCU architecture, and digital interfaces with experience in low-power IoT systems.
• Hands-on experience with bus protocols (AHB, APB) and peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART).
• Working knowledge of FPGA systems for pre-silicon debugging, particularly Zynq processors.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis; familiarity with Git, Excel, and database tools.
• Experience with lab equipment — oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators, and programmable power supplies.

Keywords: Senior Digital Validation Engineer / Silicon Validation / SoC Validation / Digital RF / GNSS / IoT / Low Power / AHB / APB / SPI / I2C / UART / FPGA / Zynq / Python / Firmware Debugging / PVT