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The SoC Power Validation Engineer joins the validation team within the ASICS Engineering group to ensure silicon quality. This role involves performing pre-silicon and post-silicon power, thermal, and performance correlation, debugging, and analysis across various SoC IPs. You will execute regression and PVT testing, extract key metrics, and collaborate with architects and designers to define comprehensive validation plans. Daily tasks include debugging low-level software and hardware issues, conducting Vmin/Fmax measurements, and automating validation flows. Required skills include knowledge of Python, C, and mobile chip architecture including CPU, GPU, DDR, and NOCs. You will utilize tools such as JTAG, kernel debuggers, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes. The work focuses on optimizing hardware and software to achieve low power consumption for complex mobile chipsets.