Principal DDR Validation Engineer

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Austin, TX, USA
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250K-338K Annually
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The Role
Lead validation of DDR and other high-speed subsystems for next-generation SoCs. Define validation methodology, produce specifications and test plans, develop C/C++ test content and scripts, execute and debug across emulation, FPGA and board environments, and collaborate with architecture, design, verification, performance, software, and board teams to optimize power, performance, and area.
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Functional Validation Engineers in this group are responsible for driving validation specifications, methodology, test plans, execution and deliver on the validation of subsystems for the next generation of compute solution. You will also help validate our next generation compute solutions using innovative technologies, methodologies and tools. In addition, you will work closely with architecture, design, verification, implementation, modeling, performance analysis, SW development, FPGA and Board development engineers.
Responsibilities:
As a creative engineer with a demonstrated knowledge of SoC Validation containing multi core CPU/GPU subsystems as well as high speed interfaces like PCIe/CXL, DDRx/LPDDRx, HBM etc. you will be owning validation of IP/ complex subsystems in systems' environment and developing robust validation methodology for subsystems/solutions!
Required Skills and Experience :
  • 15+ years of experience in silicon validation for multiple sophisticated SoCs /ASICs containing multi core CPU/GPU subsystems as well as high speed interfaces like PCIe/CXL, DDRx/LPDDRx, HBM etc.
  • Your ability to make trade-offs between power, performance and area will be vital
  • You possess the expertise knowledge of developing Validation test content using C, C++ etc.
  • Exposure to all stages of Silicon Validation will be crucial, including use-case validation.
  • Exposure to producing validation specifications and documentation describing sophisticated designs.
  • Expert-level knowledge in Computer Architectures and Systems.
  • Practical experience of working on Processor based system designs
  • Knowledge of shell programming/scripting (e.g. Tcl Perl, Python etc.)

"Nice To Have":
  • Deeper understanding of CPU/ GPU/ Media subsystem in SoC environment and proven expertise in owning validation requirements & Validation Plan.
  • Familiarity with High speed peripheral controller validation like PCIe/CXL, DDRx/LPDDRx, HBM, Ethernet.
  • Hands on Experience in validating multiple sub systems for ASICs/ SoCs in system environment (across Emulation, FPGA and Development/Eval board), owning all phases of validation (Test development, Execution and Debug) for owned sub systems.
  • Understanding of SoC security aspects.

In Return :
Arm is dedicated to encouraging a workplace of mutual respect that ensures equal opportunities for every applicant and colleague. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals and don't discriminate on the basis of any characteristic.
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Salary Range:
$249,900-$338,100 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
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Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm's approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team's needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Skills Required

  • 15+ years of experience in silicon validation for SoCs/ASICs with multi-core CPU/GPU subsystems and high-speed interfaces (PCIe/CXL, DDRx/LPDDRx, HBM)
  • Ability to make trade-offs between power, performance and area
  • Expertise developing validation test content using C and C++
  • Exposure to all stages of silicon validation, including use-case validation
  • Experience producing validation specifications and documentation for sophisticated designs
  • Expert-level knowledge of computer architectures and systems
  • Practical experience with processor-based system designs
  • Shell programming/scripting knowledge (e.g., Tcl, Perl, Python)
  • Deeper understanding of CPU/GPU/Media subsystems and owning validation requirements and plans
  • Familiarity with high-speed peripheral controller validation (PCIe/CXL, DDRx/LPDDRx, HBM, Ethernet)
  • Hands-on experience validating subsystems across Emulation, FPGA and development/eval boards, owning test development, execution and debug
  • Understanding of SoC security aspects
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