Nxp
LeadSiliconValidationEngineer
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“Lead Silicon Validation Engineer at Nxp. Skills: Silicon Validation, Test Development, Automation Frameworks, Hardware/Firmware Debug. Define validation plans. Develop test cases”
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience in semiconductor validation (analog), product engineering, or silicon debug, hands-on background in MCU architectures, hands-on background in Embedded systems, hands-on background in Lab bring-up and silicon debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, scopes, etc.), Proven ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams
What You'll Do.
Define validation plans
Identify corner cases
Perform post-silicon validation
Support pre-silicon validation
Debug issues across hardware–software boundary
Develop validation test suites
Build automation frameworks
Create scripts for data capture
Perform low-level debugging
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with RTL design teams; Work with Verification teams; Work with Firmware/software teams; Review architecture and design specifications
Communication Scope
Excellent communication
Full Job Description
**Job Responsibilities:** ### Validation Planning & Strategy * Define **validation plans** for MCU/MPU subsystems (CPU, memory, peripherals, interconnects). * Develop **test cases and coverage metrics** based on architecture and design specs. * Identify corner cases, stress scenarios, and system-level use cases. ### Silicon & Pre-Silicon Validation * Perform **post-silicon validation** on silicon platforms, evaluation boards, and emulators. * Support **pre-silicon validation/emulation** efforts where required. * Debug issues across hardware–software boundary. ### Test Development & Automation * Develop **validation test suites** using C/C++, Python, or scripting languages. * Build **automation frameworks** for regression and validation flows. * Create scripts for data capture, logging, and analysis. ### Hardware/Firmware Debug * Perform **low-level debugging** using tools such as: * JTAG, SWD * Logic analyzers, oscilloscopes * Trace tools (ETM, ITM) * Root cause failures across: * CPU cores (ARM/RISC-V) * Memory subsystems (DDR, SRAM, Flash) * Peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, etc.) ### Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work with: * RTL design teams (for bug fixes and clarifications) * Verification teams (for coverage gap closure) * Firmware/software teams (for test enablement) * Review architecture and design specifications. **Job Qualification:** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering (or related). * 7+ years of experience in semiconductor validation (analog), product engineering, or silicon debug. * Strong hands-on background in: * MCU architectures * Embedded systems * Lab bring-up and silicon debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, scopes, etc.) * Proven ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams. * Excellent communication and executive presence [More information about NXP in India...](https://www.nxp.com/company/about-nxp/worldwide-locations/india:INDIA) #LI-7013
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