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Validation Lead

Date Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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    Location Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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    Apply Before: Nov 14, 2026

Job Description

The Validation Lead is responsible for driving end-to-end validation strategy across semiconductor chip programs at LTSCT, covering both pre-silicon testability planning and post-silicon functional validation. With 15+ years of experience, the role ensures chips meet design specifications by influencing architecture for testability, preparing robust validation environments, executing comprehensive test plans, and leading defect analysis. This position requires a strong blend of hardware, firmware, and software expertise, along with leadership in cross-functional collaboration to ensure chips are ready for engineering samples and customer deployment.


SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

Pre-Silicon Testability

  • Partner with architecture and design teams to embed testability hooks into chip designs.
  • Influence board design specifications to ensure validation of readiness before tape-out.
  • Drive validation planning early in the design cycle to minimize downstream risks.

Validation Environment Preparation

  • Lead the development of test boards, interfaces, and supporting environments.
  • Ensure firmware/software integration for validation platforms.
  • Oversee creation of test cases aligned with architectural specifications.

 

Post Silicon Test Validation

  • Direct execution of functional validation across all chip components and features.
  • Validate real hardware running firmware/software against design specifications.
  • Ensure comprehensive coverage of system-level scenarios and corner cases


Defect Identification & Debugging

  • Lead defect triage, documentation, and communication with design teams.
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective validation cycles.
  • Provide go/no-go recommendations for engineering sample release.

Leadership & Strategy

  • Mentor validation engineers and build high-performing teams.
  • Define validation methodologies, best practices, and automation strategies.
  • Represent validation in cross-functional program reviews and customer engagements.


SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

Chip Architecture & Design Teams

  • Engage during pre-silicon stage on chip architecture, testability requirements, validation planning

Board Design Team

  • Define Test board specifications required for validation before chip tape-out. 

Software / firmware Team

  • Coordinate on firmware and software availability required to run the chip during validation

External Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

Customers (Limited)

  • support evaluation of engineering samples and provide technical validation insights


Job details

  • Business: L&T Semiconductor Technologies Limited
  • Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
  • Experience: 10-20 years
  • Skills: Validation

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Larsen & Toubro
Larsen & Toubro · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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