SOC Functional Validation Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled SoC Functional Validation Engineer to join our team in Bristol, UK. This role focuses on functional validation and brings-up of next-generation SoC platforms featuring high-end ARM processors and advanced interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional validation of a new SoC designed with high-end ARM processors.
• Execute functional bring-up of SoC interfaces such as LPDDR, Ethernet, PCIe, HBM, CPUs, Low-Speed IOs (UART, I2C, I3C, SPI), and Coherent Mesh.
• Develop bare-metal C tests and debug using FPGA HAPS / Zebu emulation platforms, followed by silicon-based target hardware.
• Design and implement test infrastructure for validation activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including Architects, RTL Verification, Electrical Testing & Characterization, and Production Firmware teams.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in Embedded C.
• Experience with high-speed protocols such as PCIe Gen6, die-to-die links, LPDDR5, and HBM3.
• Hands-on expertise with ARM high-end CPUs and ARM cache-coherent interconnect protocols.
• Proven validation experience on pre-silicon and post-silicon platforms.

Desirable Skills

• Python scripting for automation.
• Experience in Silicon SoC bring-up.
• Development of high-speed interface device drivers.