Siddhartha Anumula

About Siddhartha Anumula

As a seasoned Senior Hardware Engineer at Kinara, I specialize in processor verification, function verification, and silicon validation, with a strong foundation gained during a 9-month internship at Nvidia before joining Kinara. My expertise spans a wide array of technical domains, making me a versatile and proficient professional.Professional Expertise:Processor Verification: Led comprehensive processor verification initiatives, validating intricate processor designs to ensure optimal performance and functionality.Function Verification: Successfully executed function verification tasks, ensuring that individual hardware components and functions met design specifications and requirements.Silicon Validation: Contributed significantly to silicon validation processes, utilizing hands-on experience to validate designs on silicon and address any discrepancies.Technical Proficiency:Computer Architecture: Possess in-depth knowledge of computer architecture principles, leveraging it to optimize hardware designs and functionalities.Firmware Development: Demonstrated expertise in firmware development, contributing to the seamless integration of software and hardware components.Programming Languages: Proficient in C and C++ programming languages, providing a solid foundation for designing and implementing efficient hardware solutions.Hardware Description Languages: Skilled in Verilog and SystemVerilog, instrumental in hardware description and verification processes.Verification Methodologies: Well-versed in Universal Verification Methodology (UVM), utilizing it to streamline and enhance verification processes.Operating Systems: Familiar with various operating systems, ensuring compatibility and interoperability of hardware components.Scripting and Tools: Proficient in Python, employing it for scripting tasks, and well-versed in using tools such as Git, MATLAB, and Linux for efficient hardware development.Embedded Software: Adept in embedded software development, contributing to the integration of software with hardware components.Continuous Learning and Growth:I am committed to staying updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and methodologies, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptability in the ever-evolving field of hardware engineering.My diverse skill set and extensive experience make me a valuable asset in delivering innovative and reliable hardware solutions. I am enthusiastic about contributing my expertise, driving excellence in hardware engineering projects.

Experience

1. Hardware Engineer

   恩智浦半导体

   Feb 2021 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   As a hardware engineer in a startup, I played a pivotal role in the development of our chip, contributing to various areas:Processor Verification:Validated diverse processors, including xtensa and risc v-based ones, covering booting, clock and reset verification, inter-processor synchronization, interrupts handling, cache flushing, connectivity of registers, and power tests.Developed architecture/application-specific tests and implemented exception handling mechanisms.Secure Boot Processor:Validated and contributed to the firmware of the secure boot processor, which orchestrates the chip\'s functionality and controls every part.Implemented a patching mechanism for the secure boot processor\'s baked code.Clocks and Resets:Verified 4 sets of PLLs and their connectivity to various chip blocks.Validated 70+ resets and clock enables, including power gating and isolation for specific blocks.Tested dynamic clock ratios and ensured stability under varying conditions.MMIOs:Verified chip memories using a backdoor access methodology for debig purposes.Validation:Developed a framework for FTDI interaction, utilizing JTAG, I2C, GPIO, UART, and SPI modes.Ported verification tests to silicon, created debug utilities, and facilitated clock information retrieval.Silicon Utils:Implemented C++ utilities for clock information, fuse contents, and DDR programming tool.Developed scripts for internal parsing needs and worked on DMAs within the system.Misc Work:Contributed to processor Makefiles, added Verilog functions for C-based tests, and developed various scripts for internal usage.Got acquired by nxp semiconductors on 27th Oct 2025

Education

• CVR College of Engineering

  Bachelor of Technology

  2014 — 2018

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Goa Campus

  Master of Technology - MTech

  2018 — 2020