SOC Validation Team Leader
18 hours ago
Petah Tikva, Center District, Israel
OnTarget Communications
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Location:
Herzliya, Israel Scope: Full-Time Model: Hybrid Seniority Level: Mid
- Senior Description: We are seeking an experienced SOC Validation Team Leader to lead a team responsible for validating complex SoC products used in advanced embedded systems environments. In this role, you will oversee validation activities across pre-silicon and post-silicon stages, drive system-level debug and root cause analysis, and collaborate closely with Hardware, Embedded Software, Architecture, and Security teams. This is a hands-on leadership position offering the opportunity to shape validation strategy, enhance automation and test infrastructure, and mentor a high-performing engineering team developing next-generation semiconductor solutions. Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a team of system validation engineers, providing both technical guidance and day-to-day leadership.
• Define and execute validation strategies for complex SoC products across pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.
• Develop comprehensive validation plans, methodologies, and coverage metrics.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Embedded Software, Architecture, and Security teams to ensure complete system validation.
• Drive hands-on debug and root-cause analysis of system-level issues across HW/SW interfaces.
• Develop and enhance validation infrastructure, automation frameworks, and testing environments.
• Support FPGA, emulation, silicon bring-up, and system validation activities.
• Ensure validation sign-off aligns with product quality, performance, and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvements in validation processes, tools, and team productivity.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and professional development of team members. Requirements
• B.
Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience developing, validating, or testing embedded systems.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Excellent programming skills in C
• Deep understanding of SoC architectures, system-level validation, and embedded environments.
• Hands-on experience debugging complex hardware/software integration issues.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Advantages
• Experience with FPGA and emulation platforms.
• Knowledge of validation methodologies, test planning, and coverage analysis.
• Experience developing tests, drivers, or tools in Embedded Linux environments.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and hardware debuggers.