SoC Functional Validation Engineer

SoC Functional Validation Engineer

Posted 2 days ago by Chiplogic Technologies

Negotiable
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City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Summary: Chiplogic Technologies is looking for a SoC Functional Validation Engineer to join their team in Bristol, UK. The role involves functional validation and bring-up of next-generation SoC platforms with high-end ARM processors and advanced interfaces. The engineer will collaborate with various stakeholders and develop test infrastructure for validation activities. Strong proficiency in Embedded C and experience with high-speed protocols are essential for this position.

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.

Key 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.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: City Of Bristol

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Company Description Chiplogic Technologies, founded in 2018, is a leading provider of IP and Product Engineering Services specializing in Semiconductor, Systems, IoT, and AI/ML domains. The company delivers high-quality, reliable design solutions, from concept to silicon, and end-to-end system solutions. Chiplogic also offers innovative services in the AI/ML space through its proprietary VISARD™ (Video Synthesis And Real-time Dynamics) framework. With expertise in advanced technology, Chiplogic is committed to delivering excellence in every engineering solution for its clients.

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.