Signal Integrity Validation Lead

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Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

## Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group Systems Engineering

General

Summary:

Our Mission

We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you'll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing reference platforms based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, delivering a comprehensive solution that includes hardware, software, reference designs, user guides, SDKs, and more.

Position:
Signal Integrity Validation Lead (Individual Contributor)

We are seeking a highly experienced Signal Integrity Validation Lead to drive electrical validation and characterization for next-generation data center server platforms. This is an individual contributor role requiring deep technical expertise, cross-functional leadership, and ownership of validation strategy across multiple programs.

Key Responsibilities

* Own and drive signal integrity validation strategy, execution, and methodologies across multiple platforms and programs

* Lead end-to-end electrical validation and characterization for high- and low-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SPI, JTAG, I3C, I2C)

* Define and standardize validation practices, including compliance, margining, correlation to simulation, and debug workflows

* Partner with architecture, hardware, and SI/PI design teams to influence design decisions and enable first-pass success

* Architect and scale lab infrastructure, including advanced measurement setups, automation frameworks, and data analysis pipelines

* Lead complex system bring-up and deep debug, driving root cause analysis across silicon, package, board, and system levels

* Drive interoperability validation across components and external vendors to ensure ecosystem readiness

* Provide technical leadership and mentorship; elevate validation methodologies and execution standards across teams

* Communicate validation status, risks, and technical insights to senior leadership and program management

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

* 8+ years of experience in high-speed I/O validation at silicon, package, or system/board level

* Strong fundamentals in signal integrity, power integrity, and system-level debug methodologies

* Hands-on experience with high-speed lab instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, TDR)

* Experience with validation of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, or Ethernet

* Proven ability to drive validation execution, debug complex issues, and deliver against program schedules

* Experience with test automation and data analysis (e.g., Python, C/C++, or similar)

* Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

* 10+ years of experience with demonstrated impact at Staff / Senior Staff level

* Experience owning validation strategy across multiple programs or platforms

* Deep expertise in high-speed Ser Des architectures, including CTLE, DFE, FFE/de-emphasis, clocking, and jitter analysis

* Experience correlating lab measurements with simulation (e.g., channel modeling, IBIS-AMI)

* Track record of defining or scaling validation methodologies adopted across teams or organizations

* Experience leading large or complex validation efforts with broad organizational impact

* Familiarity with industry standards and compliance bodies (e.g., PCI-SIG, JEDEC, IEEE)

* Passion for engineering excellence, quality, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
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Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems…