Advanced Silicon Debugger

Job Title: Silicon Debug Architect

Experience Level: 12-15 years in embedded systems or silicon validation with expertise in trace and debug methodologies.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled silicon debug architect with deep hands-on expertise in silicon bring-up, low-level debugging, and advanced trace technologies. The candidate will be responsible for owning the strategy and execution of trace, debug, and post-silicon validation flows for complex SoCs and automotive-grade ECUs.

Key Responsibilities

• Silicon Bring-Up and Low-Level Debugging: Using JTAG, SWD, and trace tools to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Configure and Utilize ARM CoreSight, ETM, STM, and Trace Infrastructure: For runtime visibility and performance analysis to drive debug methodology using industry-standard tools.
• Analyze Crash Dumps, Core Traces, and Performance Logs: To root-cause issues spanning silicon, firmware, and board domains.
• Partner with Silicon Architects and Verification Teams: To define trace/debug requirements early in the design cycle.
• Collaborate with Firmware and Driver Teams: To integrate trace hooks, debug registers, and diagnostics frameworks.
• Support Post-Silicon Validation and Performance Tuning: Across automotive and high-performance compute platforms.
• Establish Best Practices and Debug Flows: For cross-functional teams and customer support.
• Provide Mentorship to Engineers on Advanced Debug Methodologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in embedded systems or silicon validation with strong focus on trace and debug methodologies.
• Deep expertise in JTAG, SWD, CoreSight, ETM, STM, Trace32, Lauterbach, and related tools.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and scripting (Python/Perl) for debug automation and log analysis.
• Proven track record in silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, and hardware-assisted debugging.
• Solid understanding of ARMv8 architectures, memory systems (DDR, Flash, PCIe), and SoC subsystems.
• Exposure to automotive standards (ISO 26262, AUTOSAR) and field debug flows.
• Familiarity with interconnect protocols (PCIe, MIPI, CAN, Ethernet) and performance monitoring units.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in cross-domain (hardware/software/system) debug environments.
• Ability to collaborate across silicon, hardware, software, and validation teams in a global setting.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field.