At Pivotics, we design and deliver cutting-edge System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms that power next-generation computing, storage, and intelligent embedded systems. Headquartered in Poland, we combine deep semiconductor expertise with a fast-paced, collaborative engineering culture. As we expand our post-silicon capabilities, we’re looking for a hands-on technical leader to drive excellence across our validation team.

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader of Validation Engineers to lead, mentor, and scale a high-impact team responsible for post-silicon validation of complex SoCs. You will oversee the development and execution of system-level validation strategies, ensure robust test coverage, and bridge gaps between silicon, firmware, and real-world use cases. This is a hands-on leadership role—you’ll manage people while staying deeply engaged in technical direction, debug, and quality sign-off.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and grow a team of 5–10 validation engineers across multiple SoC projects.
• Define and drive comprehensive post-silicon validation methodologies, from bring-up to compliance and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to align on test plans, coverage goals, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee development of validation software, automation scripts (Python/Tcl/C++), and lab infrastructure.
• Ensure thorough validation of high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, NVMe, SPI, I2C, etc.) using protocol analyzers and lab equipment.
• Guide root-cause analysis of silicon bugs using firmware, MIPS debug environments, and hardware diagnostics.
• Review schematics, support board modifications, and maintain lab readiness for prototype testing.
• Champion best practices in coverage definition, regression management, and issue tracking.
• Represent validation in cross-functional reviews and contribute to tape-out readiness decisions.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and career development to build a world-class validation team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 7+ years of hands-on IC/SoC validation experience, including 1+ year in a technical leadership or team lead capacity.
• Proven experience validating prototype silicon in lab environments with real hardware and test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of digital systems, computer architecture, and high-speed signaling (PCIe, DDR, SERDES, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python, Tcl/Tk, and C/C++ for test automation and firmware-level debugging.
• Experience working with MIPS-based debug environments, reading schematics, and performing board-level modifications.
• Solid understanding of Linux and Windows OS environments, including driver interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to define system- and block-level test coverage based on specs and standards.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PCIe compliance testing or high-speed SERDES validation.
• Background in FPGA-based pre-silicon emulation and coverage deployment.
• Knowledge of RTOS (e.g., ThreadX), low-level firmware, or host driver development (Linux/Windows).
• Familiarity with PCB design, signal integrity, or manufacturing processes.
• Experience debugging protocols such as NVMe, SATA, SAS, ONFI, CXI, DOR.

Why Join Pivotics?

• Lead validation for innovative SoCs that shape the future of computing.
• Build and inspire a talented intercultural engineering team in a growing European tech hub.
• Work with state-of-the-art lab equipment, real silicon, and cross-disciplinary experts.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, professional growth, and a culture that values ownership and impact.

Ready to lead the team that ensures our silicon works flawlessly in the real world?
Apply today to become Pivotics’ next Team Leader – Validation Engineering in Poland!