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Merging cutting-edge technology into the world’s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more atwww.silabs.com.\nMeet the Team\nJoin a dynamic MCU Validation team that drives post silicon validation and characterization of various analog blocks, analog/digital peripherals and chip systems. \nWe work closely with design, verification, apps and architecture groups to deliver high-performance, low-power solutions. Collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence define our culture, making this an exciting place to grow, lead, and make a real impact.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced validation engineer for building a new system validation capacity within our MCU Validation team in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic detail-oriented system level engineer with a solid understanding of low power MCU architectures in terms of both digital and analog aspects. The position also requires software proficiency at Python scripting and firmware levels, experience in board level hardware design, and deep understanding of test instrumentation, measurement techniques and tests automation. The candidate would also be mentoring a team of engineers and collaborating with cross-functional groups. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to world-class silicon solutions and grow as a technical leader.\n Responsibilities\nDevelop and execute system-level validation plans derived from typical customer use cases and cross functional teams’ requirements. \nDevelop embedded firmware (C/Assembly) to enable validation scenarios using HAL/driver layers \nBuild automation frameworks in Python to control lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, SMUs, spectrum analyzers, and AWGs \nValidate and characterize analog, digital, and mixed-signal subsystems on silicon \nDebug system-level issues and collaborate with design, firmware, and applications teams \nAnalyze results, identify failure modes, and drive root cause analysis \nDocument validation results and contribute to product quality and release readiness \nDrive or participate in cross functional technical reviews \nInfrastructure development for our automated silicon characterization platform which consists of hardware, device/instruments drivers, software toolchains, frameworks, libraries and databases \nImplement and develop work processes to scale efficiently and ensure high product quality \nClose cooperation with existing IoT MCU Validation teams in other locations, with IC design engineers and SW/FW developers \nLead validation projects in an inter site, cross functional team environment. \nMentor new team members \nRequirements\n8+ years of experience in system-level validation/characterization of SoCs or MCUs \nExperience in embedded firmware development (C/Assembly) using HAL/driver frameworks \nAbility to extract and interpret register-level details from datasheets/reference manuals \nExperience building automation frameworks (Python preferred) for validation workflows \nHands-on experience with lab instrumentation (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, SMU, AWG, etc.) \nSolid understanding of ARM Cortex-M or RISC-V architectures \nStrong hands-on experience validating blocks such as: \nPower: DCDC converters, LDOs, Brown-Out Detectors \nClocking: RCOs, PLLs \nMixed-signal: ADCs, DACs, Op-Amps \nDigital interfaces: QSPI, SDIO, I3C, USART, USB \nAbility to read and understand schematics and board layouts \nHands-on experience in version control software framework like Git \nExcellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. \nPreferred Qualification:\nKnowledge of RF systems (Tx/Rx chains) \nExperience with wireless SoCs (BLE, Wi-Fi, proprietary RF) \nHands-on experience in hardware design or schematic capture \nFamiliarity with production test flows \n\" Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making\"\nBenefits & Perks :\nNot only will you be joining a highly skilled and tight-knit team where every engineer makes a significant impact on the product; we also strive for good work/life balance and to make our environment welcoming and fun.\nOffice is located above Tai Seng MRT\nFlexible work policy \nSilicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. 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