Post Silicon Validation Engineer

Post Silicon Validation Engineer SoC Platforms

Location: Bengaluru, India

Experience: 35 Years

Build silicon that powers the next decade of computing.

We are looking for a Post Silicon Validation Engineer who thrives at the intersection of SoC architecture, real silicon bring-up, and deep system debugging. You'll validate complex SoC platforms from first power-on through production readiness working hands-on with prototypes, silicon boards, firmware, and architecture teams.

This is a role for engineers who love breaking systems, finding root causes, and turning first silicon into production-ready hardware.

What You'll Do

• Bring up and validate first silicon SoCs on prototype boards and hardware platforms
• Execute post-silicon validation aligned to SoC architectural intent and specs
• Debug complex system issues across hardware, firmware, drivers, and architecture layers
• Validate CPU subsystems, memory, interconnects, and key peripherals
• Correlate pre-silicon results (simulation/emulation) with real silicon behavior
• Use JTAG, trace tools, protocol/logic analyzers, and low-level debug techniques
• Identify silicon issues, drive root cause, propose fixes/workarounds, and close gaps fast
• Work tightly with SoC architects, design, DV, and firmware teams to improve next revisions

What We're Looking For

• 35 years of hands-on Post Silicon Validation experience
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture (CPU, memory hierarchy, interconnect, peripherals)
• Experience with prototyping platforms FPGA prototypes, EVBs, silicon bring-up boards
• Strong low-level debug skills across hardware & software boundaries
• Comfort working close to hardware: firmware, boot flow, drivers, system bring-up
• Ability to break complex systems and methodically root-cause failures

Good to Have

• Experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, USB, etc.)
• Performance, power, or stress validation exposure
• Python/scripting for automation & debug
• Experience on large-scale or AI/networking/data-center SoCs

About Us:

Silicon Patterns is a specialized engineering services company with deep expertise in pre-silicon and post-silicon design and verification. We deliver end-to-end semiconductor and embedded system solutions covering RTL Design, SystemC Modeling, Emulation, Design Verification (DV), Physical Design (PD), Design for Testability (DFT), and Pre- & Post-silicon Validation helping clients achieve faster, more reliable product development. Headquartered in Hyderabad, with offices in Bangalore and Raipur, and supported by our skilled engineering teams in Malaysia, we serve global clients through flexible engagement models like Time & Materials (T&M), Offshore Development Centers (ODC), Subcontracting, and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT). Our expertise spans VLSI and Embedded Systems, with a strong focus on Wireless, IoT, and Automotive domains. We also work on advanced technologies including HBM3/3E workloads, AI/ML, GenAI/LLMs, and edge computing. At Silicon Patterns, we're committed not only to technical excellence but also to maintaining a strong work-life balance for our teams because great engineering starts with well-supported people.

Website

https://www.siliconpatterns.com

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