Senior Principal SoC Validation Engineer

NXP Semiconductors NV; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors NV in Austin, TX, seeks an experienced Sr Principal/Principal in SoC validation to validate memories and high-speed interfaces across pre- and post-silicon stages. You will analyze results, develop test plans, and collaborate with design, systems, and software teams.

Lead testing efforts, ensure rigorous documentation, and communicate effectively in English. Strong lab skills and a proactive approach to validation are required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in validation or related SoC fields for Sr Principal /10-15 years in validation or related SoC fields for Principal
• Experience with memories and high-speed interfaces
• Hands-on lab work with lab equipment and related software
• Ability to lead a team technically and communicate clearly in English

Responsibilities

• Prepare setups, execute tests, collect data, and summarize results
• Assist with debugging, improve test coverage, and document observations
• Collaborate with design, systems, and software teams for debug and resolutions
• Maintain validation plans, reports, and technical records
• Contribute to product quality and disciplined test execution

Skills

SoC validation

Memory interfaces

High-speed interfaces

Test automation

Lab equipment

Leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

Job description

NXP Semiconductors NV in Austin, TX, seeks an experienced Sr Principal/Principal in SoC validation to validate memories and high-speed interfaces across pre- and post-silicon stages. You will analyze results, develop test plans, and collaborate with design, systems, and software teams.

Lead testing efforts, ensure rigorous documentation, and communicate effectively in English. Strong lab skills and a proactive approach to validation are required.