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DDR Functional Validation Engineer

Austin, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • LPDDR4/5
  • DDR5
  • C programming
  • logic analyzers
  • oscilloscopes
  • protocol analyzers
  • pre-silicon emulation
  • post-silicon validation boards
  • SoC architecture

Nice to have

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering

Role summary

Seeking a Sr. Principal or Principal DDR Functional Validation Engineer with 10-15+ years of experience in SoC validation. Responsibilities include LPDDR/DDR functional validation on pre- and post-silicon platforms, developing test plans, executing tests, debugging failures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires strong C programming, lab equipment experience, and a solid understanding of SoC architecture and LPDDR/DDR protocols. The role involves technical leadership and contributing to product quality.

As part of an SoC validation team, the candidate will be required to perform LPDDR/DDR functional validation of various SoC products. The validation may include controller level and sub-system level directed or stress testing and may be performed on various platforms such as pre-silicon emulation models and post-silicon validation boards. The validation may also include LPDDR interface and protocol validation under process/voltage/temperature conditions. The candidate will be expected to understand overall SoC architecture and various SoC components in general and LPDDR/DDR in particular. The candidate will develop test plans from design specifications, develop test content, execute and collect test results, and debug any test failures. The candidate will also be expected to work effectively with various validation partners and customers such as designers, verification team, software team, product engineering, and customers.

Job Responsibility:
-Contribute to validation activities by preparing setups, executing tests, collecting data, and summarizing results.
-Assist with debugging issues, improving test coverage, and documenting observations under guidance from the team.
-Work with design, systems, and software teams to understand expected behavior and support issue resolution.
-Help maintain validation plans, reports, and technical records for project visibility.
-Contribute to product quality, technical learning, and disciplined test execution.

Requirements/Qualification:
-Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

-15+ years' experience in validation or related SoC fields for Sr Principal /10-15 years' experience in validation or related SoC fields for Principal

-Experience in LPDDR4/5 and DDR5

-Strong C programming skills
-Hands-on experience with lab work and use of lab equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, etc. and related SW.
-Ability to lead a team technically
-Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, problem solving, testing, and technical documentation.
-Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
-Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).

More information about NXP in the United States...

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.

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