Senior Engineer - Modem System Validation
Qualcomm · Posted Nov 3
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
The Modem System Validation Engineering (SVE) team in Bangalore is responsible for pre-silicon emulation and post-silicon validation of Qualcomm SoCs and cellular modem subsystems, partnering with Architecture, Design/DV, Firmware, Software, Emulation and RF teams. The role involves developing validation content, bringing up modem subsystems on emulation and silicon platforms, executing validation, automating test flows and debugging complex hardware/firmware/system issues. The engineer will also contribute to upcoming modem programs, including 6G and XR-related validation and emulation work.
What you will do
- Develop and execute pre-silicon and post-silicon validation plans for modem and SoC subsystems.
- Develop directed, random and pseudo-random diagnostics and reusable validation content in C/C++ and scripting languages.
- Bring up and debug modem subsystems on hardware emulators and silicon platforms.
- Develop automation for validation, regression execution, data collection and failure triage using Python or similar scripting languages.
- Debug low-level hardware, firmware and software issues using JTAG/Lauterbach Trace32 and related debug tools.
- Analyze system-level issues involving modem cores, interfaces, memory, power/performance and RF interactions.
- Work cross-functionally with Architecture, Design, DV, Firmware, Software, Emulation and RF teams to resolve issues and meet program milestones.
- Support silicon bring-up, RMA/debug and validation coverage closure as needed.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in SoC validation, modem validation, emulation, embedded systems or silicon bring-up.
- Strong C/C++ programming and Python/scripting skills.
- Hands-on experience with ARM/DSP-based SoCs and embedded environments.
- Experience in low-level hardware/software debug and test-content development.
- Familiarity with JTAG-based debugging; experience with Lauterbach Trace32/CMM scripting is desirable.
- Good understanding of SoC architecture, processors, memory and peripheral interfaces.
- Strong analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with local and global engineering teams.
Preferred qualifications
- Understanding of digital communication principles and cellular modem architecture/data flow.
- Experience with cellular technologies and modem/RF subsystem validation.
- Experience with system-level validation, power/performance testing and post-silicon bring-up.
- DSP/Hexagon architecture knowledge is a plus.
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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