SoC Validation Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

SoC Validation Engineer (Embedded): Performing digital validation of SoCs by developing test plans, drivers, and content for emulation and silicon with an accent on SoC architecture and design specifications. Focus on debugging failures using Trace32 and TARMAC, as well as Linux kernel booting and debugging on validation platforms.

Location: Austin (Oakhill, Office)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, serving automotive, industrial, IoT, and mobile markets.

What you will do

• Perform digital validation of SoCs by analyzing architecture and design specifications of specific IPs.
• Develop comprehensive validation test plans in coordination with design, verification, and software teams.
• Create validation drivers and test content for bare metal and OS-based environments (Linux, RTOS).
• Execute validation content on emulation and silicon platforms.
• Debug SoC failures using Trace32, TARMAC instruction traces, and waveform traces.

Requirements

• Proficiency in C programming, including experience with makefiles, compiler flags, and linker scripts.
• Ability to develop Python scripts for post-processing executable images into platform-loadable images.
• Experience with ARM32/ARM64 assembly level programming.
• Expertise in SoC debugging, including development of CMM scripts and recreation of test failures.
• Experience with Linux kernel builds, ramdisk creation, and debugging Linux on emulation and validation platforms.
• Location: Must be based in Austin, TX (Oakhill Office)

Nice to have

• Understanding of multi-core SoC environments and bus infrastructure.
• Knowledge of interrupt controllers, DMA, GPIO, and peripherals such as UART, I2C, and PCIe.
• Understanding of SoC low power modes.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to online and offline learning opportunities for professional skill development.
• Inclusive work environment with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and sustainability.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employment.