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IC Resources

Validation Engineer

On site

Bristol, United kingdom

Freelance

22-12-2025

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Skills

Python Test Architecture

Job Specifications

IC Resources are currently searching for an experienced SoC Functional Validation Engineer to support bring-up and validation of SoCs based on high-performance ARM CPUs.

Key Focus:

Functional validation and bring-up of complex SoCs
Interfaces: PCIe, LPDDR, HBM, Ethernet, low-speed IO (UART, I2C, SPI, I3C)
Bare-metal Embedded C test development
Debug on HAPS / Zebu emulation, followed by silicon
Cross-team collaboration (Architecture, RTL, Test, Firmware)

Required Skills:

Strong Embedded C
ARM high-end CPUs & cache-coherent interconnects
High-speed protocols (PCIe Gen6, LPDDR5, HBM3, die-to-die)
Pre- and post-silicon validation experience

Nice to Have:

Python scripting
Silicon bring-up
High-speed interface driver development

About the Company

In the search for highly skilled talent, IC Resources has supported the technology community since 1999. We match great talent to deep-tech companies around the world. Founder-led and independent, IC Resources evolves with the industry, building extensive market knowledge and long-term relationships. IC Resources is viewed as a key contributor to the technology ecosystem. We’re one of the few recruitment companies that really pays it forward. Our 70 specialist recruitment consultants work to find the best long-term fit f... Know more