Sr DDR/LPDDR Validation Engineer (SoC)

NXP Semiconductors NV; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking a senior validation expert to perform LPDDR/DDR functional validation for diverse SoCs. The role includes developing test plans, executing tests on pre-silicon emulation models and post-silicon boards, and debugging failures in collaboration with design, verification and software teams.

You will lead testing activities, maintain validation plans and reports, and contribute to product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS or related discipline.
• 15+ years' experience in validation or related SoC fields.
• Experience with LPDDR4/5 and DDR5.
• Strong C programming skills.

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.

Skills

C programming

English communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

Lab equipment

Job description

NXP Semiconductors in Austin, TX is seeking a senior validation expert to perform LPDDR/DDR functional validation for diverse SoCs. The role includes developing test plans, executing tests on pre-silicon emulation models and post-silicon boards, and debugging failures in collaboration with design, verification and software teams.

You will lead testing activities, maintain validation plans and reports, and contribute to product quality.