Validation Engineer

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• This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week in the Ericsson office located in Austin, Texas and relocation is not offered for this position.
• Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.

About this opportunity
Ericsson-developed ASICs form the foundation of our Baseband and Radio network products. Our focus is to validate and deliver these components to strengthen our leadership position in 5G and 6G markets. ASICs present meaningful technical challenges across complexity, power, performance targets, and advanced process node technologies - making this an exciting and innovative environment to work in.
We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead the development and strategy of validation content used to validate and debug ASIC hardware silicon prior to release. Based in the USA, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams in Austin and Sweden across IP, ASIC, and system levels - helping ensure the final ASIC meets program goals with the highest quality while driving continuous improvements in validation methodology.
What you will do

• Lead design, implementation, and validation of ASIC device drivers and test cases in C/C++, providing technical direction to the team
• Drive development and evolution of validation frameworks and infrastructure, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and reuse across programs
• Define validation strategies and assess test case coverage, identifying gaps, risks, and quality improvement opportunities
• Lead in-lab validation and proof-of-concept work, guiding teams in demonstrating coverage improvements and debugging complex system behaviors
• Mentor engineers in validation principles, debug methodologies, and coding best practices
• Plan and coordinate validation workstreams, ensuring delivery against program milestones
• Build partnerships with ASIC architects and design teams to define coverage plans and accelerate debugging of system issues
• Identify and drive technical innovations including automation, coverage modeling, and framework improvements

The skills you bring

• 10+ years of development experience with C/C++ and Python, with a strong focus on hardware validation and embedded software
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives in complex validation environments
• Experience with source code management (Git), IDEs, and collaborative development workflows
• Deep understanding of hardware architecture, data paths, and IP interactions
• Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux systems, scripting, and lab environments
• Strong knowledge of validation principles, coverage strategies, and the ability to translate requirements into executable plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail

Nice to have:

• Experience in post-silicon power validation, system-level validation, hardware emulators, network communications, lab equipment (protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes), or interest in leveraging AI for validation efficiency

Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Hybrid: Austin, Texas
Job details: Developer
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.