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Jobs via Dice • Austin, Texas, United States
Role & seniority: SoC Validation Engineer – Onsite; experienced (approximately 4–8 years in semiconductors; 3–6 years pre/post-silicon validation) with technical leadership responsibilities.
Stack/tools: SoC architecture and memory hierarchy; CPU memory systems; northbridge/southbridge; FPGA and hardware emulation platforms; pre-silicon debug; BIOS/OS (Windows/Linux) and driver interactions; boot flows; post-silicon validation and IP/System bring-up; data fabric layer; scripting/programming in Python, C/C++, Ruby.
Lead validation planning and execution across product lifecycle (pre-silicon through post-silicon, emulation, software integration).
Isolate, debug, and root-cause issues in northbridge/memory interconnect and SOC data paths; define and execute validation strategies and test plans.
Collaborate with Design, Software, Tools, Diagnostics, BIOS/driver teams; drive cross-functional technical discussions and risk management; publish requirements and align deliverables.
Deep knowledge of CPU memory hierarchy, SOC architecture, and interconnect concepts (northbridge/southbridge, cache coherency, power states).
Experience with FPGA/hardware emulation for pre-silicon debug; BIOS/OS interactions (Windows/Linux) and driver-level failure points.
Boot flow/sequences understanding; post-silicon bring-up and SOC debug methodologies; strong programming/scripting (Python, C/C++, Ruby); technical leadershi
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, VIVA USA INC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!
Title: SoC Validation Engineer - Onsite
semiconductor industry,
pre silicon validation, post-silicon validation,
CPU memory hierarchy systems, computer architecture,
SOC architecture, SOC concepts, IP level bring-up, System level bring-up, SOC debug techniques, methodologies, SoC Memory hierarchal systems, SoC integration,
northbridge, southbridge technology, FPGA, hardware emulation platforms, pre-silicon debug,
BIOS, OS, Windows, Linux, driver-level interactions, common failure points,
Boot Flows, Sequences, engineering quality, standard power management features, use-cases, systems design development, product lifecycle, emulation,
Python, C, C++, Ruby,
SoC memory architecture, cache coherency design, Power states, system interconnect, control fabric, data fabric layer,
post-silicon development process, post-silicon execution, silicon bring-up, processor, graphics based systems
The client is looking for a systems validation engineer to provide thought subject matter expertise to our growing team. As a key contributor, you will have a strong technical background to contribute to all aspects of the post-silicon development process. We have competitive benefit packages and an award-winning culture. Join us!
The client is seeking an energetic, dynamic, experienced IP Systems Engineer to join our growing team. We work with customers to develop new products, previously including game consoles. As an IP Systems Engineer, you will drive the planning, post-silicon execution, silicon bring-up and debug of the client processor and graphics based systems while working closely with internal teams to meet product development milestones.
As a key contributor to the success of the client''s IP, you will be part of a leading team that drives and enhances client''s abilities to deliver industry leading technologies to our customers. The Systems Engineering team encourages technical innovation to showcase successes, provides opportunities to develop technical knowledge, and facilitates career development.
This role specifically focuses on the validation of SoC internal data system interconnect and data translation layers.
You are a highly motivated hands-on engineer with a strong development background, problem solving mentality, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to prioritize tasks along with willingness to learn and adapt. Excellent teamwork skills and experience working on a global team is required.
Participate in systems design development throughout entire product lifecycle, from pre-silicon and emulation through post-silicon and software integration and validation.
Lead technical presentations, demonstrating a good understanding of hardware architecture and expertise in systems design
Collaborate with Design, Software, Tools and other teams to drive the definition of testing and debug methodologies to provide the best possible coverage and customer experience for the client data fabric layer.
Work with Program Leadership team to define the end to end plan and highlight possible risk areas and address concerns during planning.
Isolation and debug of issues found in the northbridge and memory interconnect systems during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases of S3 products
Able to proactively support team culture that fosters knowledge sharing, excellence, and collaboration
Defining and executing validation strategies, enablement of features and unit test plans
Publishing and aligning test plan requirements, deliverables and dependencies
Working closely with supporting teams such as design, diagnostics, Software/Firmware/BIOS/driver, and project leadership
Lead cross-functional technical discussions to drive root cause identification and resolution on technical issues
Driving and participating in technical innovations to enhance client’s validation capabilities including tool and script developments, technical and methodology enhancements
In-depth knowledge of CPU memory hierarchy systems and computer architecture
In-depth knowledge of SOC architecture and concepts
In-depth knowledge of northbridge / southbridge technology
Experience with FPGA and other hardware emulation platforms for pre-silicon debug
Strong understanding of BIOS, OS (Windows/Linux), and driver-level interactions and common failure points
Good understanding of Boot Flows/Sequences
Led process improvement initiatives to improve engineering quality
Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
Knowledge of standard power management features and use-cases
Minimum 3-6 years of experience in pre and post-silicon validation and 4-8 years experience in semiconductor industry
Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly
Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g. Python, C/C++, Ruby)
Experience with Windows and Linux
Experience with IP/System level bring-up, SOC debug techniques and methodologies
Strong analytical/problem solving skills and pronounced attention to details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter, strong collaborator, and able to independently drive tasks to completion
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple issues at the same time
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field strongly preferred
Deep understanding of SoC Memory hierarchal systems
Hands-on Post-silicon validation and SoC integration experience
SoC memory architecture and cache coherency design familiarity
Power states, system interconnect and control fabric
VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.
VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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