SOC Validation Engineer

Key Responsibilities
Perform functional validation of a new SoC designed with high-end 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.

Job Details

Company
iBSC
Location
Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom BS483
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
GBP 450 - 500 Annual
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