Post Silicon Validation -Sr/Lead/Staff Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 22
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
The Qualcomm Validation and Integration team is a part of the Silicon Validation and Emulation Engineering Team and is responsible for the overall quality of Multimedia-IP in Silicon. As a member of the MMVI team, the candidate will develop suites of Multimedia/Imaging-cores and related drivers for bring-up, functional, performance, power, debug, and manufacturing tests. The role involves device level and system level verification, validation, and debug, both in Emulation and in Post-Silicon, working closely with System-Architects, Designers, Verification, Firmware, and Software engineers.
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.
- As a member of our MMVI team, the candidate will develop suite of Multimedia/Imaging-cores, related drivers for bring-up, functional, performance, power, debug, & manufacturing tests.
- Candidate will be closely working with System-Architects, Designers, Verification, Firmware and Software engineers, participate in design-reviews to gather bring-up requirements, gather-info, interpret, develop low-level/bare-metal code (C/C++), provide the estimated scope of work and schedules, bring-up HW platforms, debug HW/SW issues.
- We are currently seeking self-motivated Engineer who will perform device level and system level verification, validation, and debug, both in Emulation and in Post-Silicon.
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.
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- 6+ years Systems/Debug/Integration Engineering or related work experience.
- 6+ year of experience with C, C++, Python, Java, Shell-scripting, Version-Control Tools, RTOS
- 6+ years of experience using in-circuit emulation/debug tools
- Experience with Multimedia / Peripheral (USB/URAT/UFS/PCIE) / ARM Core / any IP validation.
- Familiarity with High-Speed interfaces & Signal Integrity
- Embedded SW/drivers & development of low-level HW interfaces in C/ASM. Device test and script, automation development (Python preferred), test-plan development.
- Good EE fundamentals, initiative, taking ownership and responsibilities, critical thinking
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation & communication skills
- 6+ yrs of Embedded SW development & related experience (C/C++/OOP/Java, Python, Shell, RTOS)
- ARM-based System-On-Chip & Emulation debug & validation experience related to board bring-up and low-level software and hardware issues debug; familiarity with ARM Coresight IP, compilers, linkers, scatter-files are desirable
- Experience in test-validation & debug of (MIPI-based) High-Speed interfaces, signal-integrity issues and Camera/Video Imaging concepts
- Experience in digital integrated circuit or core design, digital IC architecture, and complete ASIC lifecycle development
- Experience with Machine Learning (TensorFlow, PyTorch), Deep Learning, Neural Networks
- Experience in a lab environment using standard test-equipment (Scopes, Logic-Analyzers, etc.)
- Understanding of JTAG debugging, Lauterbach Trace32 environment & scripting
- Understanding of low power design concepts, performance and thermal processes
- Familiarity with RMA process
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Comm Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or related work experience
Preferred qualifications
- Some knowledge of Verilog/System Verilog, FPGA design is a plus
- Familiarity with DFT/DFD & ATE/ATPG is a plus
Benefits and support
- Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
- If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process.
- Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.
- Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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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