SoC Memory Interconnect Validation Engineer

Job Description: Responsibilities: Participate in systems design development across the full product lifecycle, from pre-silicon and emulation through post-silicon, software integration, and validation. Lead technical presentations demonstrating strong understanding of hardware architecture and systems design expertise. Collaborate with Design, Software, Tools, and other teams to define testing and debug methodologies that ensure optimal coverage and customer experience for the client data fabric layer. Partner with Program Leadership to define end-to-end validation plans, identify risks, and address concerns during planning phases. Isolate and debug issues in northbridge and memory interconnect systems during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases of S3 products. Proactively foster a team culture focused on knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and collaboration. Define and execute validation strategies, feature enablement plans, and unit-level test plans. Publish and align test plan requirements, deliverables, and dependencies across teams. Work closely with design, diagnostics, software, firmware, BIOS, driver, and project leadership teams. Lead cross-functional technical discussions to drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues. Drive and participate in technical innovations to enhance validation capabilities, including tool development, scripting, and methodology improvements. Requirements: In-depth knowledge of CPU memory hierarchy systems and computer architecture. In-depth understanding of SoC architecture and core design concepts. Strong knowledge of northbridge and southbridge technologies. Experience using FPGA and other hardware emulation platforms for pre-silicon debug. Strong understanding of BIOS, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and driver-level interactions and common failure points. Solid understanding of system boot flows and boot sequences. Proven experience leading process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering quality. Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities. Knowledge of standard power management features and common use cases. Preferred Experience: Minimum 3-6 years of experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon validation and 4-8 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new and complex technical concepts. Strong programming and scripting skills using Python, C/C++, Ruby, or similar languages. Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux environments. Experience with IP-level and system-level bring-up, SoC debug techniques, and validation methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-starter with strong collaboration skills and the ability to independently drive tasks to completion. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently. Academic Credentials: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.

Created: 2026-03-04