Lead Engineer - Pre/Post Si validation
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 9
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's ASIC Engineering Group works on high performance, high quality, low power IP (block/SoC) development for next-generation connected products. The team covers definition, modeling, design, optimization, verification, validation, implementation, and documentation of IP, collaborating with cross-functional groups on product execution path. This Lead Engineer role focuses on pre- and post-silicon validation, involving C/C++ programming, embedded systems and RTOS knowledge, SoC architecture, device driver integration, and debug/test automation using tools such as T32/Lauterbach.
What you will do
- As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- Strong C/C++ programming
- Embedded systems and RTOS knowledge
- SoC architecture understanding
- Device driver development and integration
- Validation and test automation methodologies
- Debug tools such as T32/Lauterbach
- Build systems, scripts, and automation
- Knowledge of ARM, DDR, PMIC, Clock, NoC, PCIe, USB, UFS, or related subsystems
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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