Firmware Software Engineer - Silicon Validation

Location: Santa Clara, California / Sunnyvale, California (Onsite) 

We''re looking for a Silicon Firmware Validation Engineer to join a cutting-edge team developing next-generation silicon platforms. In this role, you''ll validate high-performance silicon, develop firmware validation solutions, and help ensure reliable, high-quality silicon releases by working closely with hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate firmware on high-performance silicon platforms throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop, execute, and automate firmware validation test plans and test cases.
• Debug and analyze firmware, silicon, and system-level issues using hardware/software debugging tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, reproduce, and resolve validation issues.
• Review system requirements and ensure firmware functionality meets quality and performance expectations.
• Document test results, validation reports, and root cause analyses.
• Support silicon bring-up, feature validation, regression testing, and production readiness.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Silicon Firmware Validation or Embedded Firmware Validation.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python or Shell.
• Experience with embedded systems, firmware debugging, and hardware/software integration.
• Knowledge of silicon bring-up, validation methodologies, and test automation.
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, or similar hardware tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience validating SoCs, processors, or other high-performance silicon platforms.
• Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems and firmware development environments.
• Exposure to firmware validation frameworks and continuous integration/testing environments.

Education

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.