**Role & seniority: ** Functional System Validation Engineer (SoC), entry-level / 0–2 years

**Stack/tools: **

Embedded/firmware: Embedded C (Eclipse-based IDEs)
Automation/scripting: Python-based automated test scripts
Languages: C/C++ (application-level use cases)
Protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN-FD, LIN (and similar)
Lab/measurement: SMUs, MSOs, DMMs, AFGs (oscilloscopes, signal generators)
Top 3 responsibilities:
- Develop and debug test firmware from scratch (Embedded C in Eclipse IDEs)
- Build and execute Python automation to control/manage test & measurement instruments
- Execute functional validation in automated post-silicon workflows and perform debug/root-cause analysis for digital + mixed-signal blocks
Must-have skills:
- Embedded C + C/C++ fundamentals
- Firmware-from-scratch experience and automation using C/Python
- Strong understanding of digital/mixed-signal SoC validation concepts
- Working knowledge of common communication protocols (I2C/SPI/UART/CAN-FD/LIN)
- Hands-on use of lab equipment (SMU/MSO/DMM/AFG; oscilloscope/signal generator)
Nice-to-haves:
- Familiarity with Cortex-M microcontrollers
- Exposure to ATE or similar automated test systems
Location & work type: Not specified (not provided in text)

Full Description

Functional System Validation Engineer for SoC products with special exposure to Mixed-Signal Blocks.

Responsibilities

Develop and debug test firmware from scratch using Embedded C in Eclipse-based IDEs.
Create and execute Python-based automated test scripts to control and manage test and measurement instruments.
Build and execute functional validation tests in an automated environment during

Post-Silicon Validation: conduct comprehensive testing on the developed silicon. Perform validation using lab equipment such as SMUs, MSOs, DMMs, and AFGs. Work on debugging and root-cause analysis of validation issues on digital and analog design blocks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronics Engineering
0-2 years of Validation engineering experience in Validation or Application or Driver development of Digital/Mixed signal SoC products.

Technical Skills

Understanding of embedded C
Understanding of C/C++ programming
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in firmware development from scratch and automation using C, Python for application level use cases.
Understanding on communication protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, CAN-FD, LIN etc
Hands-on experience in using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal generators.

Good to have: Good understanding on Cortex M series microcontrollers

Good to have: any exposure to any ATE or similar systems.