Job Description:

Job responsibilities:

• Lead first-silicon bring-up, debug, and issue resolution.

• Oversee validation of:

• Functional Validation – Pre and Post silicon coverage of all IP’s and modules such as Security IP, NPU, Interfaces, Ethernet, GPU, DCIF, RTC etc.

• KPI Coverage – Coremark, Gar Stream, GPU Performance, Power consumption etc

• System level validation and key customer MCU use cases such as Access Control, Digital Dashboard etc

• Performance modeling for Key MCU use cases

• Ensure robust test plans, coverage models, and sign-off criteria.

• Own validation readiness for tape-out, risk production, and mass production.

• Set clear goals, KPIs, and execution frameworks for validation programs.

• Partner closely with:

• Design & Architecture teams

• Product Engineering

• Firmware/Software teams

• Manufacturing & Quality

• System Engineering

• Standardize validation methodologies across sites.

• Provide regular program updates to senior leadership.

Job Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering (or related).

• 5-10 years of experience in semiconductor validation (Digital), product engineering, or silicon debug.

• Strong hands-on background in:

• MCU architectures

• Embedded systems

• Lab bring-up and silicon debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, scopes, etc.)

• Proven ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams.

• Excellent communication and executive presence.

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