Staff Engineer, Post Silicon Validation

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain FPGA-based prototyping platforms to validate SoC/IP features and system behavior
• Perform post-silicon bring-up, validation, and debug at chip, board, and system levels
• Define and execute validation plans covering features, corner cases, and system scenarios
• Debug complex issues across hardware, firmware, and system-level interactions
• Develop test programs, automation scripts, and validation frameworks using Python, C, or C++
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for validation and root-cause analysis
• Support evaluation board bring-up and system integration activities

Requirements

• 4–10 years of experience in FPGA prototyping, post-silicon validation, or SoC validation
• Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals and SoC/embedded system architecture
• Hands-on experience with FPGA development and hardware debugging
• Exposure to Verilog or SystemVerilog and FPGA tool flows
• Familiarity with protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, or Ethernet
• Proficiency in Python, C, or C++ for test automation and data analysis
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across global cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hardware emulation platforms like Zebu, Palladium, or Veloce
• Knowledge of embedded software/firmware including Linux or bare-metal environments
• Exposure to pre-silicon verification or RTL development flows
• Familiarity with automotive or functional safety standards such as ISO 26262

About the Company

Renesas is a leading global semiconductor company dedicated to making every endpoint intelligent. We provide innovative product solutions across the automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT markets. With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals worldwide, we strive to build a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology in MCUs, SoCs, and analog products.