PST Validation Engineer

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

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.

• Perform Silicon bring‑up, measure Post‑Si Vmin/Fmax, Power, thermal data, correlate, characterize and analyze at the system level across various PVTs and SoC IPs.
• Debug low‑level software and hardware issues, utilizing various debug tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers.
• Manage emulation builds, run tests, identify failures and performance issues, and collaborate with CAD, RTL, and Design teams to resolve them.
• Automate validation flows, data collection, and analysis using Python or similar scripting languages.

• Understanding of mobile chip architecture (CPU, GPU, DDR, NOCs, etc.), basic RTL, and exposure to transistor power fundamentals.
• Knowledge of regression and PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) testing, including data analysis and extraction of key metrics.
• Experience in debugging low‑level software and hardware issues, including the use of debug tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers (e.g., Lauterbach Trace
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• Excellent programming and scripting skills in preferred languages (C & Python), with knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages and familiarity with prompt engineering.
• Experience in architecting and developing test bench infrastructure for CPU/SoC emulation across different platforms.
• Good written and oral communication skills, multitasking skills, and understanding of deadline requirements.

• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 6+ months of experience with architecture and design tools.
• 6+ months of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.
• 6+ months of experience with design verification methods.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

$98,500.00 - $

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum pay for this job code. In addition, you will be eligible for a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunities for annual RSU grants. Qualcomm also offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.