Staff Analog Validation Engineer
NXP Semiconductors · Pune, India
About this role
NXP Semiconductors is hiring a staff-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Pune, India. The posting calls out experience with Testing, Embedded Systems.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- staff
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Pune, India
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
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Job description
from NXP Semiconductors careersJob responsibilities:
Lead first-silicon bring-up, debug, and issue resolution.
Oversee validation of:
Functional Validation – Pre and Post silicon coverage of all IP’s and modules such as Security IP, NPU, Interfaces, Ethernet, GPU, DCIF, RTC etc.
KPI Coverage – Coremark, Gar Stream, GPU Performance, Power consumption etc
System level validation and key customer MCU use cases such as Access Control, Digital Dashboard etc
Performance modeling for Key MCU use cases
Ensure robust test plans, coverage models, and sign-off criteria.
Own validation readiness for tape-out, risk production, and mass production.
Set clear goals, KPIs, and execution frameworks for validation programs.
Partner closely with:
Design & Architecture teams
Product Engineering
Firmware/Software teams
Manufacturing & Quality
System Engineering
Standardize validation methodologies across sites.
Provide regular program updates to senior leadership.
Job Qualification:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering (or related).
5-10 years of experience in semiconductor validation (Digital), product engineering, or silicon debug.
Strong hands-on background in:
MCU architectures
Embedded systems
Lab bring-up and silicon debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, scopes, etc.)
Proven ability to lead large, distributed engineering teams.
Excellent communication and executive presence.