Silicon Validation Engineer, Electrical and Optical Systems

Position: Silicon Validation Engineer, Electrical and Optical Systems - (all levels)
Company:  Qualcomm Canada ULC
Job Area:  Engineering Group, Engineering Group  ASICS Engineering
General

Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. 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. New Position

Minimum Qualifications:

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.
The High-Speed Interfaces Silicon Validation team is looking for an individual to join our team to contribute to the silicon lab validation activities for our ultra-high-speed (100

Gbps+) network communication devices. Be part of a fast moving, enthusiastic, and dynamic team made up of validation, application, system, and mixed signal design engineers. You will have the opportunity to work in the lab to further grow your software and hardware skills, work with the industry’s latest lab equipment and software tools, in addition to working on bleeding edge semiconductor technology.

What We Offer   Bleeding Edge Technology:
You will be involved with the electrical and/or optical characterization activities of next generation products targeted for AI and data center applications
Cross Functional

Collaboration:

Work closely with analog/digital/system engineering teams to gain knowledge of the design and develop skills and intuition to root cause silicon problems
State-of-the-Art Lab:
Work with the latest instrumentation and equipment available in the industry to build complex test fixtures in a modern lab space
Automation:
Develop scripts containing device configuration, test routines, instrumentation control, and data collection logic within a validation software ecosystem
Innovative Environment:
Leverage analytical and creative thinking to develop robust tests solutions to meet evolving industry standards such as IEEE 802.3, OIF, and applicable MSAs
End-to-End Ownership:
Drive project success through test methodology ideation, execution, data analysis, and presentation of critical feedback to stakeholders
What We’re Looking For   Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Engineering or related fields
Knowledge of electrical and/or optical test methodologies
Experience using equipment to test Ser Des devices such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, signal analyzers, VNAs, AWG, VOA, OSA, and power meters

Experience with Python and GIT for the purpose of IC testing, automation, and software version control
It Would Be Amazing If You Had   

Experience with statistical data analysis and tools used in the semiconductor industry
Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity concepts is an asset
Understanding of Ser Des architecture and theory of operation such as PLL, CDR, CTLE, ADC, FFE, DFE, TX (DAC) drivers, NRZ/PAM4 modulation, and FEC encoding
Experience in design of HW fixtures for test setups with consideration for signal and power integrity
About You   Proven team player with strong communication skills and ability to work under time pressure
Able to listen to and appreciate ideas and opinions that…