Silicon Validation Engineer
@ Google

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 17 hours ago

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About the Role

Google is looking for a Silicon Validation Engineer. In this role, you will work on functional tests for silicon validation, develop and validate firmware, and assist in hardware prototyping and bring-up processes. You will drive debugging efforts and ensure proper functional coverage for confident design.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3 years of experience with functional tests for silicon validation (using C, C++ or Python) or developing/validating firmware, embedded software.
  • Experience in silicon bring-up, functional validation, characterizing, and qualifying silicon.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with scripting (Python) for automation development.
  • Experience with hardware prototyping and hardware/software integration using pre-silicon emulation and diagnostics development.
  • Experience with power characterization, PCIe, and Double Data Rate (DDR) technologies.
  • Experience in design, verification, or emulation ready for launch.
  • Familiarity with board schematics, layout, and debug methodologies using lab equipment.
  • Knowledge of SoC architecture, including boot flows.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute tests in post-silicon validation and on hardware emulators.
  • Assist in bring-up processes from prototyping through post-silicon validation.
  • Drive debugging and investigation efforts to root-cause complex, cross-functional issues.
  • Operate and maintain the hardware emulation platform for pre-silicon integration and validation.
  • Ensure proper functional coverage for design confidence.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Silicon Validation
  • Hardware Emulation
  • Firmware Development
  • Embedded Systems
  • C/C++
  • Python Scripting
  • Debugging
  • Prototyping
  • SoC Architecture
  • Hardware Bring-up

How to Get Hired at Google

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant experience in silicon validation.
  • Emphasize technical skills: Showcase C, C++, and Python expertise.
  • Prepare case studies: Demonstrate past hardware and firmware projects.
  • Research Google: Understand the company culture and projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review silicon bring-up techniques
Practice C, C++, Python coding
Study hardware emulation setups
Familiarize with lab equipment

Behavioral Questions

Detail past project challenges
Explain teamwork experiences
Discuss problem-solving examples
Share communication strategies

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