Staff / Sr Engineer / Engineer, Validation

Role Summary

We are seeking a technically strong and proactive Post-Silicon System Validation / Functional Validation Engineer to drive the planning, execution, and debugging of system-level validation of IP and SoC/MCU designs. This role is critical in verifying functional correctness, feature compliance, performance, and robustness of silicon devices across various use cases and conditions.

Experience Level

Mid-level, requiring 3 to 12 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Execute post-silicon system and functional validation of automotive SoCs/MCUs.
• Own feature-level validation plans, test strategies, and coverage matrices.
• Validate boot flows, power/clock/reset, memory subsystems, interconnects, and interfaces.
• Drive system bring-up on evaluation boards and silicon validation setups.
• Develop and maintain test firmware and automation scripts.
• Perform hands-on silicon debug and root-cause analysis.
• Analyze validation data, track issues, and contribute to quality metrics.
• Support escape-prevention efforts by identifying coverage gaps.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the team.
• Contribute to validation readiness reports and release signoff inputs.

Requirements

The following qualifications are required:

• B.E./B. Tech or M.E./M. Tech in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience in post-silicon validation, system validation, or embedded SoC bring-up.
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture, ARM cores, and low-power design techniques.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces and standard protocols.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or embedded programming for firmware development.
• Hands-on experience with lab tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with validation frameworks and issue tracking systems.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Experience with AI frameworks for SoC validation is preferred.

Education Requirements

B.E./B. Tech or M.E./M. Tech in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.