Scaling & Processing: Strong understanding of image processing pipelines, specifically upscale and downscale filtering engines.
Display Technologies: Deep knowledge of display panels, display drivers, demura (mura correction) algorithms, and color management systems.
Hardware Validation & Equipment
Introspect Technology: Hands-on experience using Introspect SV series systems (or similar MIPI protocol analyzers/exercisers) for protocol conformance and physical layer testing.
FPGA Prototyping & Emulation: Experience using FPGA platforms (Xilinx/AMD, Intel, or Zebu environments) for pre-silicon development and early post-silicon software alignment.
Lab Instrumentation: Mastery of high-speed oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and bit error rate testers (BERT).
Silicon Characterization & Verification Methodologies
Bitstream Verification: Experience developing and executing bitstream verification methodologies to validate code compliance and pipeline robustness.
SV/UVM Understanding: Strong understanding of SystemVerilog and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) to effectively bridge pre-silicon testbenches with post-silicon test plans.
PVT Testing: Experience characterizing silicon performance across Process, Voltage, and Temperature corners.
Frame Buffer: Expertise in validating memory interfaces, frame buffer bandwidth, display refresh rates, and power-saving modes.
Functionality: Full-stack functional validation of chip configuration, register maps, interrupts, and power management states.
Software, OS, & Automation
Python Programming: Advanced Python programming skills for building, scaling, and maintaining automated test scripts, with tools and frameworks.
Low-Level Software: Experience writing and debugging firmware in baremetal environments and RTOS platforms.
OS Ecosystems: Familiarity with display subsystem pipelines within host operating systems, specifically Android (SurfaceFlinger/HWC) and Linux (DRM/KMS drivers).
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to details
Good software debugging skills using tools like gdb, Valgrind etc.
Experience in Continuous Integration tools like SVN, Git, Jira etc.
Soft Skills
Strong communication skills for clearly communicating ideas and concepts to team/customer
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 8+ years of experience in post-silicon validation, specifically within display, multimedia, or high-speed SoC environments.
