FAQs
What are the main responsibilities of a SOC Senior Firmware Validation Lead Engineer?
The main responsibilities include developing test plans, tests, and checkers to verify Power management firmware, creating modelling of hardware components for the simulation environment, utilizing tools and methodologies to ensure FW correctness, communicating and coordinating with designers and architects, providing mentoring to team members on Firmware Validation, providing technical leadership to the team, and closely working with the team to define test plans and debug designs.
What qualifications are required for the SOC Senior Firmware Validation Lead Engineer position?
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/ electronic/ computer engineering, computer science, or any STEM related field with over 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree in the same fields or a PhD with 3+ years of experience. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of power management features and functionality, experience in embedded Firmware validation or verification, and proficiency in programming languages like C++, Python, Perl, or Ruby.
What behavioral traits are important for a SOC Senior Firmware Validation Lead Engineer?
Important behavioral traits include problem-solving skills, teamwork, commitment to tasks, and a focus on quality. These traits are essential for success in this role.
What specific knowledge areas are considered a plus for the SOC Senior Firmware Validation Lead Engineer position?
Computer architecture and SoC Power management knowledge, proficiency in a microcontroller environment (Tensilica/ARC/ARM Cortex M or similar), experience with hardware drivers, and embedded firmware/software expertise are considered a plus for this role.