Staff Engineer, ASIC Validation

Job Title

Staff Engineer, ASIC Validation

Role Summary

Individual-contributor role on an ASIC validation team responsible for SoC C verification, product debug, silicon bring-up and board-level validation. The role focuses on multi-processor SoC environments, processor verification, protocol-level validation, and firmware interaction during bring-up.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Specific years of experience not provided in the source.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include verification, debug, and bring-up activities across silicon and validation platforms.

• Perform C-based verification and validation for multi-processor SoC designs.
• Lead product debug and silicon bring-up on target boards and prototypes.
• Develop, run, and debug C/C++ tests and firmware interactions.
• Verify and validate ARC processor functionality and integrations.
• Use Synopsys simulation and debug tools (or equivalents) to isolate issues.
• Perform end-to-end board and prototyping platform bring-up (HAPS preferred).
• Validate and debug protocols including PCIe, LPDDR, ONFI, and AXI.
• Collaborate with firmware and hardware teams and document findings and test results.

Requirements

Key technical requirements and desirable skills.

• Must-have:
  • Hands-on multi-processor SoC C verification and silicon bring-up experience.
  • Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills.
  • ARC processor verification experience.
  • Experience with Synopsys simulation/debug tools or equivalent.
  • Practical experience debugging PCIe, LPDDR, ONFI, and AXI interfaces; familiarity with Metaware debugger or equivalent board-level SW debuggers.
  • Exposure to firmware flows during debug activities.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Experience with HAPS or other prototyping platforms.
  • Comfortable using internal AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to assist debugging and development.
  • Proven track record as an individual contributor on cross-functional bring-up projects.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

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.