Director / Senior Principal AI SoC Validation (Bring-up lead)
On-site · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelMasters DegreeAI HardwareUnknown
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Masters Degree
Company size
Unknown
Industry
AI Hardware
Job Summary
Director / Senior Principal AI SoC Validation (Bring-up lead) leads post-silicon validation strategy and cross-domain debugging for AI SoCs. Drives automation, validation methodology, and scalable testing across hardware, firmware, and software, while building an inclusive, high-performing team and communicating progress to executives and partners. Location: Bengaluru, India.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent; Master’s preferred
- 15-20 years in silicon, system, or platform validation, including 5-10 years in technical leadership
- Proven experience leading post-silicon validation and bring-up for complex SoCs (AI, GPU, or CPU)
- Strong understanding of SoC architecture, coherency protocols, power management, and interconnects
- Proficient in C/C++, Python, and Linux-based environments; experience with large-scale validation clusters is an advantage
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred
- Proven leadership experience (5-10 years) in post-silicon validation or bring-up for complex SoCs
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across hardware, firmware, and software
- Proficient in C/C++, Python, and Linux
- Experience with validation automation, emulation, and large-scale validation infrastructure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive quality objectives
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