Hardware Validation Engineer

Job Title

Hardware Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Lead pre- and post-silicon functional validation for Automotive MCU SoCs. Own validation strategy, test planning, coverage and team execution while coordinating cross-functionally with design, DV, analog, firmware and operations.

Experience Level

Senior-level; requires 10+ years of silicon validation experience with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning, leading, executing and reporting on silicon validation activities.

• Lead SOC validation team and drive validation and debug to closure.
• Develop and implement detailed validation test plans, coverage targets and methodologies.
• Create test cases, test environments and automation scripts; build tools for test automation and diagnostics.
• Execute pre-silicon and post-silicon functional, performance, stress and stability tests.
• Perform hands-on debug using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, traffic generators/analyzers) and platform tools.
• Coordinate with Operations for bench screening and high-volume ATE functional screening.
• Document test plans, results and validation coverage; report status to stakeholders regularly.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• 10+ years in silicon validation with leadership experience on SoCs or mixed-signal/digital ICs.
• Hands-on debug of communication peripherals, memory interfaces and system-level validation.
• Experience with pre-silicon platforms and C programming.
• Script-based test automation experience (Python) and strong general scripting skills.
• Experience developing automation tools, web-based utilities or test frameworks.
• Familiarity with lab debug tools and ATE screening processes and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Education Requirements

B.Tech. or M.Tech. in Electronics or Computer Engineering.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.