Lead Validation Engineer (UWB)

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer with expertise in Pre-Silicon and Post-Silicon validation of So Cs/ASICs, extensive knowledge of high-speed and low-speed peripheral interfaces, and strong Embedded Software/Firmware development skills. The ideal candidate will drive validation strategy, test development, debug, silicon bring-up, and product qualification activities from architecture review through production readiness. Job Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of experience in Pre-Silicon and Post-Silicon Validation. Strong understanding of So C architecture and subsystem interactions. Experience with ARM-based multicore So Cs and embedded systems. Deep understanding of hardware-software interaction. Experience with lab equipment and protocol analyzers. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities Review architecture, micro-architecture, and design specifications for So C/IP features. Develop validation plans, test strategies, and coverage metrics. Work closely with Design, Verification, Firmware, and Architecture teams to ensure feature completeness and quality. Develop and execute validation test plans on FPGA, Emulation, and Silicon platforms. Develop validation plan for stress test scenarios for subsystem and So C-level Lead first-silicon bring-up and characterization activities. Validate functional correctness and compliance. Debug silicon issues using logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, SWD, and trace tools. Root cause failures and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams. Support customer issue resolution and field failure analysis. Strong experience validating and debugging for the peripherals QSPI, XSPI, I2S, UART, SPI, I2C/I3C, CAN / CAN-FD, LIN Peripheral Compliance and interoperability testing. Throughput-Speed, latency, stress, and error injection testing. PHY and controller-level debug. Develop Embedded C firmware for silicon validation. Create board bring-up software and diagnostic frameworks. Develop bare-metal, RTOS, based validation applications. Driver development and debugging for peripheral interfaces. Implement test automation frameworks for silicon validation. Develop scripts using Python, Shell, or Perl for automation and data analysis. Analyze boot flow, initialization sequences, and firmware interactions. Debug firmware, hardware, and system-level issues. More information about NXP in India... #LI-7013 NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & Io T, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP. To help you prepare for the different steps in our hiring process, see the following useful advice and tips. Are you already an NXP employee? Do not apply here. Instead, you must apply via our internal career page. Thank you for your interest in supporting our recruitment efforts. Please note that NXP operates under a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for all recruitment activities. Any candidate profiles or resume submitted without a prior written agreement or explicit request from our Talent Acquisition team will be considered unsolicited. Such submissions will be deemed free of any obligations, and no fees will be paid by NXP or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions - regardless of whether the candidate is hired, either coincidentally or otherwise. Thank you for your understanding.