Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute post-silicon SoC validation , including test planning, test development, bring-up, and debug.
• Validate functionality and performance of IO interfaces such as I2C/I3C, UART, GPIO, SPI .
• Develop and enhance validation scripts and automation using Perl, Ruby, Python , or similar scripting languages.
• Drive complex debug efforts using industry-standard techniques, methodologies, and structured problem-solving.
• Work hands-on with lab equipment— oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, signal generators , and other diagnostic tools—for detailed hardware-level analysis.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, firmware, and software teams to resolve silicon issues and ensure high-quality product release.
• Analyze large datasets quickly to identify failures, patterns, and root causes.
• Deliver clear and concise technical reports, documentation, and updates for internal teams and customers.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in post-silicon SoC validation or related areas.
• Strong understanding of IO protocols : I2C/I3C, UART, GPIO, SPI.
• Experience on working with NVME controller and SSD devices
• Proven expertise in scripting languages (Perl, Ruby, Python) for automation and debug.
• Extensive hands-on experience with debug methodologies , silicon bring-up, and issue isolation.
• Proficiency working with engineering lab equipment including oscilloscopes, analyzers, generators, etc.
• Solid understanding of PC architectures and system-level technologies .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills , including customer-facing interactions.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to derive insights from complex datasets quickly.
• A proactive self-starter capable of independently driving tasks to closure in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

• Experience with validation of high-speed interfaces, power/thermal characterization, or platform-level validation.
• Familiarity with firmware/driver interactions or embedded systems development.
• Exposure to silicon bring-up on advanced technology nodes.

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