Trace and Debug Architect

Job Title : Trace and Debug Architect

Experience Level :

12–15 years in Embedded Systems / Silicon Firmware

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled

Trace and Debug Architect

with deep hands-on expertise in silicon bring-up, low-level debugging, and advanced trace methodologies. The candidate will own the strategy and execution of trace, debug, and post-silicon validation flows for complex SoCs and automotive-grade ECUs. This role demands proficiency with JTAG, ETM, CoreSight, and industry-standard debug tools, as well as the ability to collaborate closely with silicon, hardware, and firmware teams to diagnose and resolve intricate system-level issues.

Key Responsibilities

Define and implement trace / debug strategies across SoC subsystems (CPU, GPU, ISP, PCIe, DDR, CAN, Ethernet, etc.).

Lead silicon bring-up and low-level hardware / software co-debug activities using JTAG, SWD, and trace tools.

Configure and utilize ARM CoreSight, ETM, STM, and trace infrastructure for runtime visibility and performance analysis.

Drive debug methodology using Lauterbach, Segger, or equivalent emulators; oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for board-level analysis.

Analyze crash dumps, core traces, and performance logs to root-cause issues spanning silicon, firmware, and board domains.

Partner with silicon architects, verification, and board design teams to define trace / debug requirements early in the design cycle.

Collaborate with firmware and driver teams to integrate trace hooks, debug registers, and diagnostics frameworks.

Support post-silicon validation, performance tuning, and issue triaging across automotive and high-performance Compute platforms.

Establish best practices, debug flows, and documentation for cross-functional teams and customer support.

Provide mentorship to engineers on advanced debug methodologies and tool usage.

Required Skills & Qualifications

12–15 years of experience in embedded systems or silicon validation, with strong focus on trace and debug.

Deep expertise in JTAG, SWD, CoreSight, ETM, STM, Trace32, Lauterbach, and related tools.

Strong proficiency in C / C++ and scripting (Python / Perl) for debug automation and log analysis.

Proven track record in silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, and hardware-assisted debugging.

Solid understanding of ARMv8 architectures, memory systems (DDR, Flash, PCIe), and SoC subsystems.

Exposure to automotive standards (ISO 26262, AUTOSAR) and field debug flows.

Familiarity with interconnect protocols (PCIe, MIPI, CAN, Ethernet) and performance monitoring units.

Excellent problem-solving skills in cross-domain (hardware / software / system) debug environments.

Ability to collaborate across silicon, hardware, software, and validation teams in a global setting.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, or related field.