Principal Systems Validation Engineer - SoC & AI-Driven

Microchip Technology; Roseville (CA); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a hands-on Principal System Validation Engineer to own silicon bring-up, system integration, and validation of next-generation SoCs within a fast-paced data center solutions environment.

You will design validation infrastructure, develop test plans, and drive debugging across hardware, firmware, and system levels. The role involves working with prototype ICs, validation boards, FPGAs, and lab equipment, and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 10 years of silicon/SoC validation experience (pre- and/or post-silicon).
• Strong programming and scripting skills in C/C++ and Python (or Tcl).
• Solid hands-on lab experience with high-speed test equipment: oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers, etc.
• Demonstrated SoC system-level debug skills across firmware, hardware, schematics, PCB, and FPGA environments.
• Strong foundation in data communications theory and high-speed signal fundamentals.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Proven ability to work independently on test plan development and execution while collaborating effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Integrating prototype SoC hardware and firmware into a complete system solution using emulation platforms, validation boards, firmware, and software to enable functional testing and firmware development.
• Developing, executing, and documenting feature-level tests to validate SoC hardware blocks, firmware, and overall system operation against design specs, performance targets, and industry standards.
• Working with pre-silicon emulation platforms and post-silicon prototype ICs/SoCs.
• Building and maintaining validation infrastructure including boards, FPGAs, embedded software, device drivers, and test scripts.
• Developing block, subsystem, and system-level test firmware/scripts and integrating them into automated test suites.
• Leading technical activities in your area of expertise and mentoring junior engineers.
• Running complex tests and investigations in the lab, both on-site and remotely.
• Integrating AI-based tools to improve testing efficiency.
• Identifying and reporting bugs, then collaborating with cross-functional teams to isolate, investigate, and resolve them.
• Continuously learning and applying knowledge of the device, system, protocols, and industry standards.
• Helping grow and train the validation team.
• Presenting technical information effectively to internal and external audiences.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Lab testing

SoC validation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

Logic analyzers

FPGAs

Device drivers

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a hands-on Principal System Validation Engineer to own silicon bring-up, system integration, and validation of next-generation SoCs within a fast-paced data center solutions environment.

You will design validation infrastructure, develop test plans, and drive debugging across hardware, firmware, and system levels. The role involves working with prototype ICs, validation boards, FPGAs, and lab equipment, and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams