Senior Silicon Validation Engineer

microTECH Global Limited; Netherlands (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a passionate Senior Silicon Validation Engineer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of digital circuits and experience with bus protocols, FPGA systems, and firmware debugging. Key responsibilities include developing and executing test plans, collaborating with design teams, automating tests using Python, and troubleshooting issues. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of digital circuits, including memory and MCU architecture.
• Hands-on experience with bus protocols and peripheral interfaces.
• Working knowledge of FPGA systems for pre-silicon debugging.
• Proficiency in firmware debugging and real-time troubleshooting.
• Experience with automated test setups for multiple products.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment for testing.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, firmware, and software teams for digital test requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate digital functionalities.
• Manage tests from component-level to full system operation.
• Create scripts to automate tests and collect measurements.
• Analyze data to verify performance across conditions.
• Debug issues during testing, collaborating with teams to implement solutions.
• Document test procedures, validation results, and specifications.

Skills

Digital circuits knowledge

Bus protocols (AHB, APB)

Peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART)

FPGA systems for debugging

Firmware debugging

Automated test setups

Python programming

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Digital multimeters

Signal generators

Programmable power supplies

Excel

Version control software (Git)

Job description

This client is a true innovator in the GNSS & IoT domain, working on cutting‑edge and market‑disrupting digital RF technology. They are at a pivotal point of growth and are looking for a passionate Senior Silicon Validation Engineer to join their team.

Here are some of the key tasks:

• Collaborating closely with the design teams, firmware, and software teams to define digital test requirements and validation plans.

• Developing and executing comprehensive test plans to validate all digital functionalities.

• Working on SoC‑level validation and bring‑up, managing tests from component‑level through to full system operation.

• Creating Python/C scripts to automate tests and collect measurements using automated setups with digital test equipment.

• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to verify performance across various conditions for different samples.

• Utilizing tools like Python for scripting and data handling to automate processes and enhance analysis.

• Debugging and troubleshooting issues that arise during testing, including hardware, firmware, and digital interface issues, and collaborating with design, applications, and software teams to implement solutions.

• Documenting test procedures, validation results, and specifications for internal reference and compliance.

The ideal background:

• Strong knowledge of digital circuits, including memory and MCU architecture and digital interfaces, with experience in low‑power IoT systems.

• Hands‑on experience with bus protocols (AHB, APB) and peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART).

• Working knowledge of FPGA systems for pre‑silicon debugging, especially Zynq processors.

• Proficiency in firmware debugging and real‑time troubleshooting using debugging tools and creating mini‑fw to test the HW.

• Experience with automated test setups and conducting concurrent lab tests on multiple products.

• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters, signal generators, and programmable power supplies.

• Proficiency in Python programming for automation and data analysis; familiarity with tools like Excel, database management, and version control software (e.g., Git).

Desirable:

• Experience in Power, Voltage, and Temperature (PVT) characterization and expertise in analog hardware testing.

For more insight into the role please reach out to [e-mail]