Post Silicon and System Validation Engineer

Job Title

Post Silicon and System Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Develop and validate firmware and system-level software for high-end mixed-signal IP and FPGA-based boards. Lead prototype bring-up, debug silicon issues, and enable integration between IP, silicon, and system software.

Work within a cross-functional validation/firmware team collaborating with architecture, design, software, and tools groups to ensure reliable production validation and debug flows.

Experience Level

Mid-level — approximately 2+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop system-level firmware and software closely coupled to FPGA silicon, IP, and boards.
• Perform prototype bring-up and debug silicon; document findings and resolutions through production handoff.
• Apply hardware and software tools and techniques to validate functionality and increase coverage.
• Quickly learn and work with communication protocols required for validation.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, software, and tools teams to integrate validation and debugging solutions.
• Improve validation and debugging processes by identifying gaps and proposing tooling or methodology changes.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Approximately 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Hands-on hardware and software debugging experience (board bring-up, probing, JTAG, etc.).
• Experience developing firmware or system-level software for embedded/FPGA systems.
• Solid understanding of design principles and data structures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with mixed-signal IP, high-speed interfaces, or FPGA toolchains.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical field; or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Altera

Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Altera provides leadership programmable solutions for applications ranging from cloud to edge, unveiling limitless AI possibilities. Their extensive product portfolio includes FPGAs, CPLDs, Intellectual Property, development tools, and System on Modules aimed at accelerating innovation in various fields.