Senior DDR/LPDDR SoC Validation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Sr Principal/Principal SoC validation engineer to perform LPDDR/DDR functional validation across SoCs, platforms including pre-silicon models and post-silicon boards.

You will develop test plans, execute tests, collect results, debug failures, and collaborate with design, systems, software, and product teams to ensure quality under varied voltage/temperature conditions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in EE/CE/CS.
15+ years in validation for Sr Principal; 10-15 for Principal.
Experience in LPDDR4/5 and DDR5.
Strong C programming skills.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment and SW.
Ability to lead a team technically.
Excellent English communication.

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.