Functional Validation Automation Engineer

Defines, develops, and performs functional validation for integrated SoCs, focusing on validation of IP integration, interaction between IPs, and systemlevel features. Applies various hardware and software level tools and techniques to ensure validation coverage and that performance, power, and area goals are met.

Reviews proposed design changes to assess impact on validation plans, tasks, and timelines. Develops SoC validation methodologies, validation test plans, executes validation plans, and collaborates with other engineers for design optimization, troubleshooting, and failure analysis. Performs silicon debug to identify root causes and resolves all functional and triage failures for SoC issues.

Tests interactions between various SoC features using validation infrastructure. Develops postsilicon validation infrastructure (e.g., performance monitors, behavioral checkers, state space coverage) and test environment used in validation testing. Publishes SoC validation reports summarizing all validation activities performed, reviews results, and communicates to relevant teams.

Works with architecture, design, verification, board, platform, and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve debug, validation test strategy, methodologies, and processes for SoC interfaces and to meet desired product specifications.

Develops content to create or increase specific IP interactions using a variety of tools and techniques (including patching techniques using microcode, firmware, or custom OS builds). Engages in all phases of the product life cycle and develops and validates content, infrastructure, and bug hunts in multiple environments (e.g., simulation, emulation, FPGAs) to ensure silicon readiness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: B. E/B. Tech/M. E/M. Tech - Engineering in Electronics, Electrical or Computer Science or similar branches.

Preferred Qualifications: M. Tech / Masters in Engineering in Electronics, Electrical or Computer Science or similar branches from reputed college.

Prior industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research desired.

Minimum experience of 3+ years with hands on Scripting with Python; Knowledge of C/C++ on Windows/Linux OS and content development will be an added advantage. Hands on in Post Silicon Validation, CI/CD, python scripting.

• Design, implement, and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Proficiency in SOC Validation with SoC Architecture will be added advantage.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to ensure faster and more reliable software delivery.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and operations teams to ensure code quality and integration consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with the CI/CD pipeline, build failures, and deployment problems.
• Optimize the performance of the CI pipeline, including build time, stability, and scalability.
• Ensure proper configuration and maintenance of source code repositories, versioning, and branching strategies.
• Monitor CI/CD pipeline health, track metrics, and generate reports to provide visibility on the development process.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions for CI/CD pipelines and related environments.
• Ensure security best practices are followed in the CI/CD process, including proper access control, secret management, and vulnerability scanning.
• Implement testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end) into the CI pipeline to ensure that code is adequately validated before deployment.
• Collaborate with the Domain teams to manage, provision and debug test environments.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging CI/CD technologies.