SoC Functional Validation Engineer

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SoC Functional Validation Engineer
Location: Bristol / 2-3 Days On Site
Contract Type: Contract (12 months)
Pay: 45/55(Inside IR35) DOE
SoC Functional Validation Engineer– Contract Position
We are seeking a highly skilled SoC Functional Validation Engineer to join our team in Bristol, UK. This role will be working on functional validation and brings-up of next-generation SoC platform featuring ARM processors with advanced interfaces.
Key Responsibilities

Carry out functional validation of next-generation SoC designs based on high-performance ARM processors.
Lead functional bring-up of critical SoC interfaces, including LPDDR, Ethernet, PCIe, HBM, CPUs, low-speed peripherals (UART, I2C, I3C, SPI), and cache-coherent mesh interconnects.
Create and debug bare-metal C test software using FPGA HAPS / Zebu emulation platforms, progressing through to silicon target hardware.
Define, develop, and maintain validation test frameworks and infrastructure.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including SoC Architects, RTL Verification, Electrical Test & Characterization, and Production Firmware groups.
Essential Skills
Advanced proficiency in Embedded C development.
Strong experience with high-speed interfaces and protocols, including PCIe Gen6, die-to-die links, LPDDR5, and HBM3.
In-depth hands-on experience with high-end ARM CPUs and ARM cache-coherent interconnect technologies.
Demonstrated experience performing pre-silicon and post-silicon SoC validation.
Desirable Skills
Python scripting for test automation and tooling.
Direct experience with silicon bring-up of complex SoCs.
Development and debugging of high-speed interface device drivers.
If you are interested in the role please submit your latest CV

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