Validation Engineer Jobs in Texas

Job ID 2026-17564

Date posted Jun. 15, 2026

Location Austin, Texas

Category Verification

Functional Validation Engineers in this group are responsible for driving validation specifications, methodology, test plans, execution and deliver on the validation of subsystems for the next generation of compute solution. You will also help validate our next generation compute solutions using innovative technologies, methodologies and tools. In addition, you will work closely with architecture, design, verification, implementation, modeling, performance analysis, SW development, FPGA and Board development engineers.

Responsibilities:

• As a creative engineer with a demonstrated knowledge of SoC Validation containing multi core CPU/GPU subsystems as well as high speed interfaces like PCIe/CXL, DDRx/LPDDRx, HBM etc. you will be owning validation of IP/ complex subsystems in systems’ environment and developing robust validation methodology for subsystems/solutions!

Required Skills and Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in silicon validation for multiple sophisticated SoCs /ASICs containing multi core CPU/GPU subsystems as well as high speed interfaces like PCIe/CXL, DDRx/LPDDRx, HBM etc.
• Your ability to make trade-offs between power, performance and area will be vital
• You possess the expertise knowledge of developing Validation test content using C, C++ etc.
• Exposure to all stages of Silicon Validation will be crucial, including use-case validation.
• Exposure to producing validation specifications and documentation describing sophisticated designs.
• Expert-level knowledge in Computer Architectures and Systems.
• Practical experience of working on Processor based system designs
• Knowledge of shell programming/scripting (e.g. Tcl Perl, Python etc.)

“Nice To Have”:

• Deeper understanding of CPU/ GPU/ Media subsystem in SoC environment and proven expertise in owning validation requirements & Validation Plan.
• Familiarity with High speed peripheral controller validation like PCIe/CXL, DDRx/LPDDRx, HBM, Ethernet.
• Hands on Experience in validating multiple sub systems for ASICs/ SoCs in system environment (across Emulation, FPGA and Development/Eval board), owning all phases of validation (Test development, Execution and Debug) for owned sub systems.
• Understanding of SoC security aspects.

In Return:

Arm is dedicated to encouraging a workplace of mutual respect that ensures equal opportunities for every applicant and colleague. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals and don’t discriminate on the basis of any characteristic.

Salary Range:

$249,900-$338,100 per year

We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.

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Hybrid Working at Arm

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Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.