Functional Validation Engineer

Role Summary

The Functional Validation Engineer will work on high-speed mixed-signal communication circuits, focusing on design, validation, and verification of complex SoC designs. This role involves collaboration with a team of design engineers to develop solutions for high-performance digital circuits.

Experience Level

Mid-level: 2-5 years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Designing and executing functional validation test plans for connectivity wireless SoCs.
• Creating FPGA prototypes for pre-silicon validation activities.
• Architecting advanced test benches on platforms like Cadence Palladium.
• Debugging complex design issues using emulation and prototyping.
• Collaborating with design teams for comprehensive validation coverage.
• Developing automation scripts for test execution and result analysis.
• Providing technical support for post-silicon validation activities.

Requirements

Applicants must possess the following:

• In-depth knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2S, I2C, CAN-FD, UART).
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded firmware development.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Knowledge of advanced debug tools (logic analyzers, protocol analyzers).
• Strong debugging and analytical problem-solving skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.