Principal Engineer, ASIC Validation

Job Title

Principal Engineer, ASIC Validation

Role Summary

Lead ASIC validation for SoC pre-silicon platforms, with ownership of FPGA prototyping and hardware emulation flows. Work closely with SoC design, C/FW, AE and verification teams to plan and execute validation for high-speed subsystems (PCIe, LPDDR, ONFI).

Experience Level

Senior level - requires substantial experience; the posting specifies a minimum of 12+ years of processor-based SoC and hands-on ZEBU implementation experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include hands-on development, integration and debug of pre-silicon validation platforms and coordination with cross-functional teams.

• Own SOC deployment and validation on pre-silicon emulation platforms (ZEBU) and FPGA prototypes.
• Execute Xilinx FPGA flows (Vivado, ProtoCompiler) and FPGA-based bring-up and debug.
• Develop and run processor-based SoC prototyping and emulation using C/FW/AE flows.
• Review and create SoC verification/validation plans for PCIe, LPDDR, ONFI subsystems.
• Run SOC C-based simulations and debug with tools such as VCS.
• Perform root-cause analysis across hardware and RTL layers; write or modify Verilog RTL as needed for validation.
• Collaborate with overseas teams for interface bring-up and debug (e.g., PCIe/LP).

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and preferred qualifications.

• Must have: Hands-on ZEBU emulation experience and practical Xilinx FPGA debug skills (Chipscope/Vivado).
• Must have: Strong Verilog coding and RTL debug skills.
• Must have: Experience with processor-based SoC validation and tooling; ability to run and debug C-based tests.
• Proven scripting ability (Python, Perl, TCL) for automation and validation harnesses.
• Experience with hardware emulation platforms (HAPS, Palladium) is preferred; HAPS/ZEBU/Palladium knowledge advantageous.
• Good understanding of PCIe, NVMe, LPDDR, ONFI or similar interfaces.
• Strong written and verbal communication and effective cross-functional teamwork skills; professional conduct and positive attitude.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve productivity is a plus.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.