DDR Functional Validation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors NV; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking a senior validation expert to perform LPDDR/DDR functional validation for diverse SoCs. The role includes developing test plans, executing tests on pre-silicon emulation models and post-silicon boards, and debugging failures in collaboration with design, verification and software teams.

You will lead testing activities, maintain validation plans and reports, and contribute to product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS or related discipline.
• 15+ years' experience in validation or related SoC fields.
• Experience with LPDDR4/5 and DDR5.
• Strong C programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to validation activities by preparing setups, executing tests, collecting data, and summarizing results.
• Assist with debugging issues, improving test coverage, and documenting observations under guidance from the team.
• Work with design, systems, and software teams to understand expected behavior and support issue resolution.
• Help maintain validation plans, reports, and technical records for project visibility.
• Contribute to product quality, technical learning, and disciplined test execution.

Skills

C programming

English communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

Lab equipment

Job description

As part of an SoC validation team, the candidate will be required to perform LPDDR/DDR functional validation of various SoC products. The validation may include controller level and sub-system level directed or stress testing and may be performed on various platforms such as pre-silicon emulation models and post-silicon validation boards. The validation may also include LPDDR interface and protocol validation under process/voltage/temperature conditions. The candidate will be expected to understand overall SoC architecture and various SoC components in general and LPDDR/DDR in particular. The candidate will develop test plans from design specifications, develop test content, execute and collect test results, and debug any test failures. The candidate will also be expected to work effectively with various validation partners and customers such as designers, verification team, software team, product engineering, and customers.

Job Responsibility

• Contribute to validation activities by preparing setups, executing tests, collecting data, and summarizing results.
• Assist with debugging issues, improving test coverage, and documenting observations under guidance from the team.
• Work with design, systems, and software teams to understand expected behavior and support issue resolution.
• Help maintain validation plans, reports, and technical records for project visibility.
• Contribute to product quality, technical learning, and disciplined test execution.

Requirements/Qualification

• Bachelor's/master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years' experience in validation or related SoC fields for Sr Principal /10-15 years' experience in validation or related SoC fields for Principal
• Experience in LPDDR4/5 and DDR5
• Strong C programming skills
• Hands-on experience with lab work and use of lab equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, etc. and related SW.
• Ability to lead a team technically
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, problem solving, testing, and technical documentation.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).

More information about NXP in the United States...

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.