Principal/Sr Principal Digital Validation Engineer

About the role

As part of an SoC validation team, you will perform LPDDR functional validation of various SoC products. Validation may include controller-level and sub-system-level directed or stress testing on pre-silicon emulation models and post-silicon validation boards. The role also involves LPDDR interface and protocol validation under process, voltage, and temperature conditions.

You will develop test plans from design specifications, create test content, execute tests, collect results, and debug failures. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including designers, verification, software, product engineering, and customers—is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to validation activities by preparing setups, executing tests, collecting data, and summarizing results.
• Assist with debugging issues, improving test coverage, and documenting observations under team guidance.
• Work with design, systems, and software teams to understand expected behavior and support issue resolution.
• Help maintain validation plans, reports, and technical records for project visibility.
• Contribute to product quality, technical learning, and disciplined test execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years' experience in validation or related SoC fields for Sr Principal role, or 10–15 years for Principal role.
• Experience with LPDDR4/5.
• Strong C programming skills.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and related software.
• Ability to lead a team technically.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, problem-solving, testing, and technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.