Validation Engineer – Post Silicon Functional Validation, Compute Subsystem (CSS)
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About the Position
We are looking for a Validation Engineer for our Post Silicon Functional Validation, Compute Subsystem (CSS) team at ARM, based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
About the Team
The Compute Subsystem (CSS) team at Arm designs and delivers integrated, validated compute subsystems that serve as reference platforms for Arm-based SoCs. The team collaborates across CPU, interconnect, memory, and IO IP teams to build efficient, high-performance solutions targeting client, infrastructure, and automotive markets.
The Functional Validation Team ensures that Arm’s compute subsystems meet quality, performance, and functionality expectations through comprehensive pre-silicon and post-silicon validation across the product lifecycle.
Role Overview
As a Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and improving validation methodologies for Arm’s compute subsystems IPs both before and after silicon bring-up. You will work closely with design, verification, emulation, and customer enablement teams to ensure robust validation coverage and early detection of complex system-level issues.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute pre-silicon and post-silicon validation plans for Arm’s compute subsystems.
- Build and enhance test environments, automation frameworks, and validation infrastructure using emulation and silicon platforms.
- Perform system-level functional validation, focusing on CPU clusters, coherent interconnects, memory controllers, and peripheral integration.
- Drive root-cause analysis of hardware, firmware, and software issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Develop diagnostic, stress, and performance workloads to validate system functionality, power, and performance.
- Support silicon bring-up and debug activities, including board-level testing and post-silicon lab validation.
- Analyse coverage gaps and contribute to improving validation efficiency and quality metrics.
- Contribute to automation and continuous integration for validation workflows.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of relevant industry experience in SoC, subsystem, or IP-level functional validation.
- Strong understanding of ARM based SoC architecture, AMBA protocols (AXI/ACE/CHI), cache coherency, and CPU subsystems.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (Python) for test automation and analysis.
- Experience with hardware validation tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG debuggers) and pre-silicon simulation/emulation environments.
- Solid understanding of pre-silicon verification techniques and post-silicon validation challenges.
- Familiarity with C based IP drivers and firmware for system-level bring-up and validation.
- Strong analytical and debugging skills; ability to triage complex hardware/software interactions.
Our 10x Mindset
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition, and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritize collaboration, and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset
We Offer
- Health and Wellness: We create a safe space for you to nurture both your physical and mental wellbeing.
- Work and Life Success: We empower people to experience life beyond the boundaries of standard work patterns.
- Financial Rewards: We provide benefits beyond a competitive salary to reward our people for their dedication and contributions.
- Development and Support: We foster professional and personal development, building a supportive community where everyone can thrive.
About the Company
Life in the office doesn’t get any better, especially when those offices are as sleek as ours and the people in them are innovative and supportive. Combine that with our focus on delivering as One Arm, and you’ll experience the kind of collaboration and togetherness that’s rare to find elsewhere. We share so much in common, not least a passion for progress, but we also celebrate each other's diversity.
Discover Life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/life-at-arm
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