Validation Engineer

Job Title

Validation Engineer

Role Summary

The Validation Engineer will be part of the Connectivity Business Unit, focusing on the pre-silicon and post-silicon functional validation of SoCs, including peripherals and ROM firmware. The team is expanding into the Ultra-Wideband (UWB) domain and plays a key role in gathering FPGA requirements and delivering quality FPGA builds.

Experience Level

Senior (5+ years of experience required)

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

• Conducting pre-silicon and post-silicon functional validation of SoCs.
• Developing test plans and test suites from scratch.
• Debugging issues using Cadence Palladium and FPGA boards.
• Building FPGA bit files for SoCs.
• Collaborating with various teams to collect FPGA requirements.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications:

• Good understanding of ARM core-side debug architecture.
• Proficiency in using TI CCS tools.
• Strong debugging skills on Cadence Palladium and FPGA boards.
• Experience in silicon debug using hardware scopes.
• Knowledge of serial protocols like I2C, I2S, CAN, SPI, and UART.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.

About the Company

Company: Texas Instruments

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas, USA

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets including industrial, automotive, and personal electronics. The company's innovations aim to make electronics more affordable and reliable, fostering advancements in technology through each generation of semiconductors.