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NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

DDR Functional Validation Engineer

Hardware Validation & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • 10-15 years of experience in validation or related system-on-chip fields for Principal level, or 15+ years for Senior Principal level.
  • Experience with LPDDR4, LPDDR5, and DDR5.
  • Strong C programming skills.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory work and laboratory equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers, including related software.
  • Ability to lead a team technically.
  • A strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, problem solving, testing, and technical documentation.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
  • Good written and spoken English communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform LPDDR/DDR functional validation of various system-on-chip products, including controller-level and subsystem-level directed or stress testing.
  • Perform validation on pre-silicon emulation models and post-silicon validation boards.
  • Validate LPDDR interfaces and protocols under process, voltage, and temperature conditions.
  • Understand overall system-on-chip architecture and system-on-chip components, particularly LPDDR/DDR.
  • Develop test plans from design specifications and develop test content.
  • Execute tests, collect test results, and debug test failures.
  • Prepare validation setups, execute tests, collect data, and summarize results.
  • Assist with debugging issues, improving test coverage, and documenting observations under guidance from the team.
  • Work with design, systems, and software teams to understand expected behavior and support issue resolution.
  • Help maintain validation plans, reports, and technical records for project visibility.
  • Contribute to product quality, technical learning, and disciplined test execution.
  • Work effectively with validation partners and customers, including designers, the verification team, the software team, product engineering, and customers.

About the Company

NXP Semiconductors

Automotive semiconductors and secure embedded solutions

NXP Semiconductors designs and sells semiconductor chips for vehicles and other devices. Its products include automotive-grade microcontrollers and other ICs used in engines, infotainment, safety systems, and networked car architectures. These chips process data, run software, and enable features such as advanced driver assistance and vehicle connectivity, often with strong security and real-time performance. Unlike some peers, NXP became an independent company after Philips spun off its semiconductor unit in 2006 and later merged with Freescale in 2015, building a focused strength in automotive semiconductors and microcontrollers. This gives it a clear niche in the market and the goal of growing as a standalone leader in smarter, connected vehicles and related technologies.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Founded
2004

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