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Staff System Validation Engineer – MCU/SoC
Accepting applicationsSilicon Labs · Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Full-Time Mid_senior AIARMMentorMixed-signalPython
Estimated market salary
₹39-70 LPA
This is a SiliconBoard market estimate, not an employer-posted salary.
Posted
3d ago
Category
Design
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
India
Meet the Team
Join a dynamic MCU Validation team that drives post silicon validation and characterization of various analog blocks, analog/digital peripherals and chip systems.
We work closely with design, verification, apps and architecture groups to deliver high-performance, low-power solutions. Collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence define our culture, making this an exciting place to grow, lead, and make a real impact.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced validation engineer for building a new system validation capacity within our MCU Validation team in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic detail-oriented system level engineer with a solid understanding of low power MCU architectures in terms of both digital and analog aspects. The position also requires software proficiency at Python scripting and firmware levels, experience in board level hardware design, and deep understanding of test instrumentation, measurement techniques and tests automation. The candidate would also be mentoring a team of engineers and collaborating with cross-functional groups. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to world-class silicon solutions and grow as a technical leader.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute system-level validation plans derived from typical customer use cases and cross functional teams’ requirements.
Develop embedded firmware (C/Assembly) to enable validation scenarios using HAL/driver layers
Build automation frameworks in Python to control lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, SMUs, spectrum analyzers, and AWGs
Validate and characterize analog, digital, and mixed-signal subsystems on silicon
Debug system-level issues and collaborate with design, firmware, and applications teams
Analyze results, identify failure modes, and drive root cause analysis
Document validation results and contribute to product quality and release readiness
Drive or participate in cross functional technical reviews
Infrastructure development for our automated silicon characterization platform which consists of hardware, device/instruments drivers, software toolchains, frameworks, libraries and databases
Implement and develop work processes to scale efficiently and ensure high product quality
Close cooperation with existing IoT MCU Validation teams in other locations, with IC design engineers and SW/FW developers
Lead validation projects in an inter site, cross functional team environment.
Mentor new team members
Requirements
8+ years of experience in system-level validation/characterization of SoCs or MCUs
Experience in embedded firmware development (C/Assembly) using HAL/driver frameworks
Ability to extract and interpret register-level details from datasheets/reference manuals
Experience building automation frameworks (Python preferred) for validation workflows
Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, SMU, AWG, etc.)
Solid understanding of ARM Cortex-M or RISC-V architectures
Strong hands-on experience validating blocks such as:
Power: DCDC converters, LDOs, Brown-Out Detectors
Clocking: RCOs, PLLs
Mixed-signal: ADCs, DACs, Op-Amps
Digital interfaces: QSPI, SDIO, I3C, USART, USB
Ability to read and understand schematics and board layouts
Hands-on experience in version control software framework like Git
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualification:
Knowledge of RF systems (Tx/Rx chains)
Experience with wireless SoCs (BLE, Wi-Fi, proprietary RF)
Hands-on experience in hardware design or schematic capture
Familiarity with production test flows
"Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making"
Benefits & Perks :
Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.
Equity Rewards (RSUs)
Insurance plans with Outpatient cover
National Pension Scheme (NPS)
Flexible work policy
Childcare support
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Join a dynamic MCU Validation team that drives post silicon validation and characterization of various analog blocks, analog/digital peripherals and chip systems.
We work closely with design, verification, apps and architecture groups to deliver high-performance, low-power solutions. Collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence define our culture, making this an exciting place to grow, lead, and make a real impact.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced validation engineer for building a new system validation capacity within our MCU Validation team in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic detail-oriented system level engineer with a solid understanding of low power MCU architectures in terms of both digital and analog aspects. The position also requires software proficiency at Python scripting and firmware levels, experience in board level hardware design, and deep understanding of test instrumentation, measurement techniques and tests automation. The candidate would also be mentoring a team of engineers and collaborating with cross-functional groups. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to world-class silicon solutions and grow as a technical leader.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute system-level validation plans derived from typical customer use cases and cross functional teams’ requirements.
Develop embedded firmware (C/Assembly) to enable validation scenarios using HAL/driver layers
Build automation frameworks in Python to control lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, SMUs, spectrum analyzers, and AWGs
Validate and characterize analog, digital, and mixed-signal subsystems on silicon
Debug system-level issues and collaborate with design, firmware, and applications teams
Analyze results, identify failure modes, and drive root cause analysis
Document validation results and contribute to product quality and release readiness
Drive or participate in cross functional technical reviews
Infrastructure development for our automated silicon characterization platform which consists of hardware, device/instruments drivers, software toolchains, frameworks, libraries and databases
Implement and develop work processes to scale efficiently and ensure high product quality
Close cooperation with existing IoT MCU Validation teams in other locations, with IC design engineers and SW/FW developers
Lead validation projects in an inter site, cross functional team environment.
Mentor new team members
Requirements
8+ years of experience in system-level validation/characterization of SoCs or MCUs
Experience in embedded firmware development (C/Assembly) using HAL/driver frameworks
Ability to extract and interpret register-level details from datasheets/reference manuals
Experience building automation frameworks (Python preferred) for validation workflows
Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, SMU, AWG, etc.)
Solid understanding of ARM Cortex-M or RISC-V architectures
Strong hands-on experience validating blocks such as:
Power: DCDC converters, LDOs, Brown-Out Detectors
Clocking: RCOs, PLLs
Mixed-signal: ADCs, DACs, Op-Amps
Digital interfaces: QSPI, SDIO, I3C, USART, USB
Ability to read and understand schematics and board layouts
Hands-on experience in version control software framework like Git
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualification:
Knowledge of RF systems (Tx/Rx chains)
Experience with wireless SoCs (BLE, Wi-Fi, proprietary RF)
Hands-on experience in hardware design or schematic capture
Familiarity with production test flows
"Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making"
Benefits & Perks :
Not only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.
Equity Rewards (RSUs)
Insurance plans with Outpatient cover
National Pension Scheme (NPS)
Flexible work policy
Childcare support
Show more Show less