Job Requirements About the Role We are seeking a skilled and experienced Hardware Firmware Engineer with a specialization in debug and trace architectures particularly focused on Arm CoreSight and JTAG In this critical role you will be a key player in the development integration and validation of our advanced System-on-a-Chip SoC products Your expertise will be vital in creating the on-chip infrastructure that enables effective hardware and software debugging system-level analysis and product bring-up This position requires a unique blend of hardware design low-level software firmware development and a deep understanding of complex debug protocols Key Responsibilities Architect and Design Debug Systems Contribute to the architectural definition and implementation of the debug and trace infrastructure for our next-generation SoCs using Arm CoreSight components e g DAP ETM PTM ETB TPIU CTI and related protocols JTAG Boundary Scan Development Design verify and validate the JTAG IEEE 1149 1 Test Access Port TAP and boundary scan chains Ensure proper configuration and functionality for manufacturing test board-level debug and in-system programming System-Level Integration Verification Integrate debug and trace IP with the main SoC fabric ensuring correct connectivity clocking and power domain interactions Develop and execute comprehensive pre-silicon verification test plans Firmware Software Debug Support Develop low-level firmware and scripts for debug features including initializing the CoreSight components managing JTAG communication and enabling debug functionality for software teams Silicon Bring-up Debug Be a primary point of contact for silicon bring-up Use external debug probes e g J-Link Lauterbach TRACE32 to debug complex hardware and software issues on new silicon including processor hangs unexpected resets and corrupted memory Protocol Expertise Apply a deep understanding of standard debug protocols and interfaces like Arm Debug Interface ADI Serial Wire Debug SWD and the AMBA bus protocols APB AXI Tooling Automation Create and maintain scripts Python Perl TCL to automate test flows generate configuration files and support the debug and validation process Documentation Create detailed documentation for the debug and trace architecture including programmer s guides user manuals and technical specifications for internal and external customers Required Skills Qualifications Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field Number years of experience in hardware or firmware engineering with a focus on debug and trace Proven hands-on experience with Arm CoreSight architecture and its components In-depth knowledge of the JTAG IEEE 1149 1 standard and its application for debug and test Proficiency in hardware description languages Verilog SystemVerilog and experience with verification methodologies UVM is a plus Solid programming and scripting skills Python C C Perl TCL Experience with embedded systems processors Arm Cortex-A R M and low-level firmware Familiarity with industry-standard debug tools and probes Excellent analytical problem-solving and debugging skills Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams design verification software and test Preferred Skills Experience with other debug architectures e g MIPS EJTAG Intel DTS Knowledge of Design for Testability DFT concepts including scan chains and Built-in Self-Test BIST Familiarity with trace data analysis and performance monitoring Experience in the bring-up of first-pass silicon Knowledge of security protocols and secure debug

📌 Dv Coresight Jtag (Karnataka)
🏢 Quest Global
📍 Karnataka