The Validation Lead is responsible for driving end-to-end validation strategy across semiconductor chip programs at LTSCT, covering both pre-silicon testability planning and post-silicon functional validation. With 15+ years of experience, the role ensures chips meet design specifications by influencing architecture for testability, preparing robust validation environments, executing comprehensive test plans, and leading defect analysis. This position requires a strong blend of hardware, firmware, and software expertise, along with leadership in cross-functional collaboration to ensure chips are ready for engineering samples and customer deployment.
- Partner with architecture and design teams to embed testability hooks into chip designs.
- Influence board design specifications to ensure validation of readiness before tape-out.
- Drive validation planning early in the design cycle to minimize downstream risks.
Validation Workplace Preparation
- Lead the development of test boards, interfaces, and supporting environments.
- Ensure firmware/software integration for validation platforms.
- Oversee creation of test cases aligned with architectural specifications.
Post Silicon Test Validation
- Direct execution of functional validation across all chip components and features.
- Validate real hardware running firmware/software against design specifications.
- Ensure comprehensive coverage of system-level scenarios and corner cases
Defect Identification & Debugging
- Lead defect triage, documentation, and communication with design teams.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective validation cycles.
- Provide go/no-go recommendations for engineering sample release.
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Leadership & Strategy
- Mentor validation engineers and build high-performing teams.
- Define validation methodologies, best practices, and automation strategies.
- Represent validation in cross-functional program reviews and customer engagements.
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SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS
Internal Stakeholder
Purpose of Interaction
Chip Architecture & Design Teams
- Engage during pre-silicon stage on chip architecture, testability requirements, validation planning
Board Design Team
- Define Test board specifications required for validation before chip tape-out.
Software / firmware Team
- Coordinate on firmware and software availability required to run the chip during validation
External Stakeholder
Purpose of Interaction
Customers (Limited)
- support evaluation of engineering samples and provide technical validation insights
📌 Validation Lead (India)
🏢 LT-Larsen & Toubro
📍 India
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