Principal LPDDR Validation Architect

NXP Semiconductors; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, Texas is seeking a seasoned validation leader to drive LPDDR4/5 functional validation across SoC platforms. The role combines hands-on lab work with cross-functional leadership to ensure robust test plans, coverage, and issue resolution.

You will mentor a team of engineers, develop test strategies from design specs, and collaborate with design, software, and product teams to deliver reliable results under varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years' experience in validation for Sr Principal / 10-15 years for Principal
• Experience with LPDDR4/LPDDR5 validation
• Hands-on lab work with test equipment and related software
• Ability to lead a team technically
• Strong problem solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

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.
• Collaborate with design, systems, and software teams to understand expected behavior and support issue resolution.
• Maintain validation plans, reports, and technical records for project visibility.
• Contribute to product quality, technical learning, and disciplined test execution.

Skills

LPDDR4/5 knowledge

Lab instrumentation

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Logic Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Protocol Analyzers

Lab Software

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, Texas is seeking a seasoned validation leader to drive LPDDR4/5 functional validation across SoC platforms. The role combines hands-on lab work with cross-functional leadership to ensure robust test plans, coverage, and issue resolution.

You will mentor a team of engineers, develop test strategies from design specs, and collaborate with design, software, and product teams to deliver reliable results under varied conditions.