SoC Validation Engineer — Pre-Silicon & Post-Silicon
About the role
SoC Validation Engineer — Pre-Silicon & Post-Silicon
Remote
Summary
We are looking for an experienced SoC Validation Engineer to drive end-to-end validation of complex System-on-Chip (SoC) designs across both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases. The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise in SoC IP subsystems — including Clock, Reset, Ethernet, I/O controllers, and related infrastructure IPs — with proven ability to develop test strategies, execute validation plans, and root-cause failures from simulation through first silicon and production.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Silicon Validation Develop comprehensive verification and validation plans for SoC-level IP subsystems including Clock Generation/Distribution (PLLs, clock muxes, dividers), Reset Architecture, Ethernet MAC/PHY, and I/O interfaces (GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG) Create and execute directed and constrained-random tests targeting IP integration, connectivity, and functional correctness at the SoC level Verify clock domain crossings (CDC), reset sequencing, and power-on reset (POR) behavior Validate Ethernet data path integrity, link negotiation, and MAC-to-PHY (MII/RGMII/SGMII) interfaces Perform functional coverage analysis and drive coverage closure across IP blocks Collaborate with design and architecture teams on RTL debug, assertions, and specification reviews Execute validation on emulation/FPGA prototyping platforms (Palladium, Veloce, Protium) for early software/firmware integration
Post-Silicon Validation
Bring up and validate SoC IPs on first silicon and platform boards Develop and execute post-silicon test plans covering: Clock: PLL lock times, frequency accuracy, jitter characterization, clock switching, glitch-free mux transitions Reset: Reset assertion/de-assertion sequencing, warm/cold reset flows, watchdog timer resets, brown-out detection Ethernet: Link bring-up, auto-negotiation, packet integrity (CRC/FCS), throughput/latency, loopback testing, PTP/IEEE 1588 timestamping I/O: Pin mux configuration, drive strength, voltage levels, protocol compliance (I2C/SPI/UART timing), interrupt routing Debug silicon failures using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG/DFx, and embedded trace tools Perform root-cause analysis of post-silicon bugs and drive resolution with design and firmware teams Characterize IP performance under varying voltage, frequency, and temperature (VFT) conditions Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for regression and production testing Collaborate with platform, firmware, BSP, and driver teams on system-level integration and debug
General
Author and maintain validation documentation: test plans, debug reports, coverage metrics, and known-issue databases Develop Python/Perl/Tcl scripts for test automation, log parsing, and result analysis Participate in silicon bring-up triage, failure analysis, and bug review meetings Mentor junior engineers and drive process improvements in validation methodology Interface with IP vendors for third-party IP integration, compliance, and issue resolution Required Qualifications Education: B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Experience: 10+ years in SoC validation (pre-silicon and/or post-silicon) Deep understanding of SoC architecture and IP integration concepts
Thanks & Regards, Trayambkeshwer Dwivedi (Trayam), Sr. Technical Recruiter Raas infotek corporation 262 Chapman road, Suite 105A, Newark, DE-19702 Direct number: 3022869764 | 132 Text Now: (424) 222 7980 Email: trayambkeshwar.dwivedi@raasinfotek.com
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About Raas Infotek
Raas Infotek is a full spectrum global Information Technology services company, providing end-to-end business solutions to our global clientele - collaborating with them to design, develop and implement solutions to add value to their business. For close to Five years now, we have consistently contributed to the business growth of our customers which is why, we consider engagements with our customers as an enduring relationship and work towards adding value to our customer’s business growth. Some of our customers have been associated with us for close to 2 years, which is a testament to our commitment, value and customer focus - and their trust in us. Growing demand by our clients to position ourselves as an extension of their IT organization and a one stop shop for their diverse range of product and solution requirements, led Raas to establish Partnerships and Alliances with niche product and solution providers. Our Technology and Delivery Innovation initiatives ensure that our clients are constantly equipped with solutions, frameworks and skills to exploit emerging opportunities. Our diverse skills, methodologies and competencies provide the technological support to achieve the business goals of our clients. In order to meet the expectations of our clients and our business goals, Raas’s Advisors and Leadership Team is made up of highly skilled, experienced individuals. Each brings to the organization a wealth of knowledge and expertise in chosen areas, a proven understanding of the industry and are visionaries in anticipating new and future trends and direction of the market place. In addition, through Raas, we extend access to a team of Advisors and Domain Experts that provide high impact consultancy services and Business Intelligence to all our clients. We have a global footprint with offices in US,India and Canada and our customer profile is spread across multiple domains and verticals. Our greatest strength lies in our highly motivated talent pool.
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SoC Validation Engineer — Pre-Silicon & Post-Silicon
About the role
SoC Validation Engineer — Pre-Silicon & Post-Silicon
Remote
Summary
We are looking for an experienced SoC Validation Engineer to drive end-to-end validation of complex System-on-Chip (SoC) designs across both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases. The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise in SoC IP subsystems — including Clock, Reset, Ethernet, I/O controllers, and related infrastructure IPs — with proven ability to develop test strategies, execute validation plans, and root-cause failures from simulation through first silicon and production.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Silicon Validation Develop comprehensive verification and validation plans for SoC-level IP subsystems including Clock Generation/Distribution (PLLs, clock muxes, dividers), Reset Architecture, Ethernet MAC/PHY, and I/O interfaces (GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART, JTAG) Create and execute directed and constrained-random tests targeting IP integration, connectivity, and functional correctness at the SoC level Verify clock domain crossings (CDC), reset sequencing, and power-on reset (POR) behavior Validate Ethernet data path integrity, link negotiation, and MAC-to-PHY (MII/RGMII/SGMII) interfaces Perform functional coverage analysis and drive coverage closure across IP blocks Collaborate with design and architecture teams on RTL debug, assertions, and specification reviews Execute validation on emulation/FPGA prototyping platforms (Palladium, Veloce, Protium) for early software/firmware integration
Post-Silicon Validation
Bring up and validate SoC IPs on first silicon and platform boards Develop and execute post-silicon test plans covering: Clock: PLL lock times, frequency accuracy, jitter characterization, clock switching, glitch-free mux transitions Reset: Reset assertion/de-assertion sequencing, warm/cold reset flows, watchdog timer resets, brown-out detection Ethernet: Link bring-up, auto-negotiation, packet integrity (CRC/FCS), throughput/latency, loopback testing, PTP/IEEE 1588 timestamping I/O: Pin mux configuration, drive strength, voltage levels, protocol compliance (I2C/SPI/UART timing), interrupt routing Debug silicon failures using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG/DFx, and embedded trace tools Perform root-cause analysis of post-silicon bugs and drive resolution with design and firmware teams Characterize IP performance under varying voltage, frequency, and temperature (VFT) conditions Develop and maintain automated test frameworks for regression and production testing Collaborate with platform, firmware, BSP, and driver teams on system-level integration and debug
General
Author and maintain validation documentation: test plans, debug reports, coverage metrics, and known-issue databases Develop Python/Perl/Tcl scripts for test automation, log parsing, and result analysis Participate in silicon bring-up triage, failure analysis, and bug review meetings Mentor junior engineers and drive process improvements in validation methodology Interface with IP vendors for third-party IP integration, compliance, and issue resolution Required Qualifications Education: B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Experience: 10+ years in SoC validation (pre-silicon and/or post-silicon) Deep understanding of SoC architecture and IP integration concepts
Thanks & Regards, Trayambkeshwer Dwivedi (Trayam), Sr. Technical Recruiter Raas infotek corporation 262 Chapman road, Suite 105A, Newark, DE-19702 Direct number: 3022869764 | 132 Text Now: (424) 222 7980 Email: trayambkeshwar.dwivedi@raasinfotek.com
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About Raas Infotek
Raas Infotek is a full spectrum global Information Technology services company, providing end-to-end business solutions to our global clientele - collaborating with them to design, develop and implement solutions to add value to their business. For close to Five years now, we have consistently contributed to the business growth of our customers which is why, we consider engagements with our customers as an enduring relationship and work towards adding value to our customer’s business growth. Some of our customers have been associated with us for close to 2 years, which is a testament to our commitment, value and customer focus - and their trust in us. Growing demand by our clients to position ourselves as an extension of their IT organization and a one stop shop for their diverse range of product and solution requirements, led Raas to establish Partnerships and Alliances with niche product and solution providers. Our Technology and Delivery Innovation initiatives ensure that our clients are constantly equipped with solutions, frameworks and skills to exploit emerging opportunities. Our diverse skills, methodologies and competencies provide the technological support to achieve the business goals of our clients. In order to meet the expectations of our clients and our business goals, Raas’s Advisors and Leadership Team is made up of highly skilled, experienced individuals. Each brings to the organization a wealth of knowledge and expertise in chosen areas, a proven understanding of the industry and are visionaries in anticipating new and future trends and direction of the market place. In addition, through Raas, we extend access to a team of Advisors and Domain Experts that provide high impact consultancy services and Business Intelligence to all our clients. We have a global footprint with offices in US,India and Canada and our customer profile is spread across multiple domains and verticals. Our greatest strength lies in our highly motivated talent pool.