Job Title: Design Engineer II - Digital SoC Validation

Function: Research & Development - Validation

Location: Bangalore, India

Experience: 2-4 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Digital SoC Validation Engineer with 2-4 years of experience in Post-Silicon Validation and SoC bring-up activities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for validating complex SoCs, debugging system-level issues, and ensuring functionality, performance, and reliability across IPs and subsystems. The role requires strong programming skills, DSP/ARM validation experience, and the ability to independently own validation activities.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform post-silicon validation and characterization of complex SoC/IP subsystems.
- Develop and execute validation plans, test cases, and debug methodologies to ensure functional correctness.
- Create and maintain validation frameworks, automation scripts, and test environments using Python and Embedded C.
- Validate ARM and/or DSP-based subsystems, including toolchain setup, compilation, and execution flows.
- Debug hardware-software interactions and root-cause silicon, firmware, and system-level issues.
- Work on DSP validation activities involving Xtensa architecture, TIE instructions, and VFPU instruction validation.
- Validate and verify audio processing algorithms and DSP building blocks such as FFT and related signal processing functions.
- Collaborate with design, verification, firmware, and software teams to resolve silicon issues and improve product quality.
- Analyze validation results and provide detailed technical reports and recommendations.




- Take ownership of assigned IPs/subsystems and drive validation activities through product milestones.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in Digital SoC Post-Silicon Validation.

Required Technical Skills
- Strong experience in Post-Silicon Validation of SoCs, IPs, or subsystems.
- Proficiency in:
- Python
- Embedded C
- Experience validating:
- ARM-based processors/subsystems
- DSP-based architectures
- Understanding of:
- Xtensa toolchain and compilation flows
- TIE (Tensilica Instruction Extension) Instructions
- VFPU (Vector Floating Point Unit) Instructions
- Basic understanding of audio signal processing concepts and DSP algorithms, including:
- FFT (Fast Fourier Transform)
- Audio algorithm validation methodologies
- Experience with debugging tools, validation environments, and lab equipment.

Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of embedded software development and firmware debugging.
- Familiarity with scripting and test automation frameworks.
- Experience in audio, multimedia, DSP, or AI/ML accelerator validation.
- Exposure to silicon bring-up and product qualification activities.
- Knowledge of hardware-software co-debugging techniques.

Desired Competencies
- Robust analytical and debugging skills.
- Proactive attitude with a strong willingness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to independently drive tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong ownership mindset for assigned IPs and subsystems.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced R&D; environment.

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