Sr Principal Functional Validation Engineer

• Seeking experienced professional in post
  -silicon validation and Pre – Silicon emulationof digital SOCs. Solid experience in validation of complex MCUs and MPUs.
• Detailed understanding of Post Si flows of Digital and Analog Validation along with PE/TE. Experience of driving multiple post silicon projects across functional and characterization areas to build strong validation strategy.
• Strong understanding of system level validation to build robust validation strategy involving hardware, software, firmware and external components / equipment.
• Solid understanding of Key Peripherals: 10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet, DDR/LPDDR 5x/5/4x/4, High speed SERDES, PCIe Gen 4/3, USB, CAN-XL, SPI, I2C, UART, TIMERS, etc. and validation/characterization aspects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and cross sites to define comprehensive Silicon Validation strategies across all port silicon functions.
• Drive Hardware/Software infrastructure to deploy scalable Silicon Validation plans. Automation focused and capable of implementing AI/ML to drive efficiency in validation to reduce cycle time, efforts, improve coverage and mindset of zero escape to customers.
• Good knowledge of microcontroller architecture and instruction set. Strong experience in C programming language and Assembly Language.
• Good Influencer and strategic decision maker for the team and continuously driving innovative ideas into achievable goals. Effective communicator with an ability to work with executives efficiently and fits well in matrix Org structure.
• Create project plan, resource planning, equipment planning. Manage project execution as per plan, risk mitigation plan, manage dependencies, report status. Demonstrates critical thinking, lead the team in debug and work with cross functional teams to do root cause analysis

• You will focus on carrying out post silicon validation for different IP blocks on leading edge process technology at IP/SOC level. Skilled use of standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, and other measurement instruments.
• Interface with and support Design, Verification, Applications, Product and Test Engineering, Marketing, and other design organizations.
• Develop validation requirements and validation test plans for both peripherals and full chip SOC operation based on reference manual and design requirements. Validate and debug Silicon in support of product release.
• Develop and improve automated validation setups and scripts. Bring up validation test boards, setups, and independently collect data and debug issues. Extensive experience in post silicon validation, able to automate the validation process to reduce the overall validation cycle time.

• Requires at least 10+ years of related progressive experience.
• BSEE required, MSEE preferred

NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.