Silicon System Validation Engineer

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Silicon System Validation Engineer to join the RL Silicon Validation team, focusing on high-performance silicon validation and ensuring high-quality silicon delivery.

You will develop test plans, validate SoC functionality, and collaborate with firmware, software, and hardware teams in an agile environment to adapt validation plans as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in embedded systems or firmware development.
• Experience in Python and C, and debugging FW/baremetal code.
• Familiarity with firmware testing frameworks and JTAG debuggers.
• Ability to work in an agile environment and adapt validation plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop SoC and E2E system validation plan development and execution
• Develop FW tooling for debug and validation
• Understand system HW/SW/FW components and perform test execution and debugging
• Power and performance characterization on pre-silicon platforms and post-silicon validation boards
• Create diagnostic and validation tools to test firmware functionality, performance, and reliability
• Work in an agile environment, adapt validation plans as roadmaps change

Skills

Embedded systems

C programming

Python scripting

JTAG debugging

Firmware testing

FPGA/emulation

Oscilloscope

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science

Tools

None

Job description

Silicon System Validation Engineer, Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: 6+ months contract (possibility of extension). Pay range: $50–53 per hour on W2.

We are seeking a Silicon System Validation Engineer to join our team.

As a Silicon System Validation Engineer, you will be part of the RL Silicon Validation team validating high performance silicon and leading the effort to ensure high-quality silicon delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for SoC and E2E system validation plan development, and execution
• Develop FW tooling for debug and validation
• Understand system HW/SW/FW component as a whole and do test execution and debugging
• Power and performance characterization on pre-silicon platforms and post-silicon validation boards
• Create diagnostic and validation tools to test firmware functionality, performance, and reliability
• Able to work in an agile environment, changing roadmaps and be able to adapt validation plans based on changes.

Skills

1. Hands‑on experience in bring‑up and validation of complex SoCs; 3+ years of embedded systems or firmware development experience
2. Experience in scripting language like Python preferred, ability to read and debug FW/baremetal code in C, high level of proficiency in C (preferred)
3. Familiarity with firmware testing frameworks and automation, proficiency with JTAG debuggers
4. Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues
5. [Preferred] Knowledge and experience in pre‑silicon validation platforms (i.e., FPGA and emulation)
6. [Preferred] Proficient in lab instruments such as oscilloscope, analyzers
7. Good verbal and written communication skills; basic ability to work independently and manage one's time

Education / Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science or relevant field with minimum 3 years of industry experience.