Lead Firmware and Software Validation Engineer

Lead FW/SW Validation

Lead FW/SW Validation

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Firmware Developer to join our Systems and Solutions team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and implementing firmware solutions that are integral to our cutting-edge semiconductor products. As a Firmware Developer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware design engineers, architects and software developers, to ensure that our firmware meets performance and reliability standards. You will be responsible for all phases of firmware development, from initial concept through design, coding, testing, and final deployment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and a strong understanding of hardware-software interactions, algorithm design, and debugging techniques. You will also be expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and enhance the performance of existing firmware. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically adept professional who is passionate about innovation in the semiconductor field and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Using Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) for verifying the digital design on a pre silicon environment
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and implement hardware-software interfaces.
• Deployment of RTL files on pre silicon platforms and firmware routines to verify the IP functionality  
• Setting up of test benches using System Verilog
• Development using Modelsim and VCS tools for IP verification
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate firmware functionality and performance.
• Document firmware design specifications, development processes, and test results.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of firmware development methodologies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and SystemVerilog/UVM for firmware and testbench development.
• Good understanding IP architecture.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and processor architectures.
• Experience with hardware debugging tools, such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Experience with simulation tools, debugging environments and waveform analysis..
• Familiarity with SoC integration, memory interfaces, or high-speed I/O protocols
• Knowledge of pre-silicon validation flows, including emulation and FPGA prototyping.
• Good knowledge of CI/CD infrastructure and on deployment of Jenkin pipelines
• Hands on experience with JIRA, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket , static code analysis tools

Mandatory Skills

• Hands on experience with pre-silicon platforms like FPGA , VCS, Verilator
• Good understanding of FPGA related tools like Vivado
• Hands on experience with Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) for creating modular, reusable and scalable test benches for verifying digital designs
• Hands on experience with Jenkins
• Good knowledge on creation and deployment of automated test framework

Preferred Skills

• Hands on experience with JIRA, Confluence
• Know how of microcontroller peripherals
• Know how of RISC V architecture
• Hand on experience with oscilloscope and logic analyzers