DDR Bench Characterization Engineer

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group >
Hardware Engineering

This position is for the Post Silicon Engineering group that develops test solutions for highly integrated SOCs. The engineer will define and execute test methodologies and characterize leading‑edge LP‑DDR & PC‑DDR subsystem components, develop and execute characterization plans for high speed IPs to optimize design parameters and validate electrical compliance, and drive silicon bring‑up, debug, and failure‑analysis to closure. The role also involves automating test scripts, measurement procedures, and data‑processing flows to accelerate evaluation, improve turnaround time, and support downstream manufacturing readiness.

• Define and execute test methodologies and characterize leading‑edge LP‑DDR & PC‑DDR subsystem components (DRAM, DRAM controller, mixed‑signal PHY IP, I/O circuits, termination networks, clocking architecture, delay circuits, power distribution network).
• Develop and execute characterization plans for high speed IPs to optimize design parameters and validate electrical compliance.
• Drive silicon bring‑up, debug, and root‑cause failure analysis to closure for design, test, or system‑level issues.
• Automate test scripts, measurement procedures, and data‑processing flows to accelerate silicon evaluation and enable data‑driven decision‑making.
• Contribute to guard‑banding strategies and characterization sign‑off to support downstream manufacturing readiness.
• Assist in hardware design and debug power integrity and signal integrity issues related to package and board design.
• Collaborate closely with IC Design, Systems Engineering, Customer Engineering, and Hardware Applications teams to resolve customer issues and provide clear debug analysis, technical recommendations, and design feedback.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3+ years of experience in related areas (fresh graduates welcome).
• Experience with Python or C# for test automation is required.
• Strong understanding of VLSI technologies, CMOS analog and digital integrated circuits, mixed‑signal and semiconductor physics.
• Knowledge of high‑speed testing and characterization, including eye diagram characteristics, differential signals, jitter analysis, and signal integrity.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, TDRs/VNAs, J‑BERT, and power measurement tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, good organization and documentation skills, and ability to work independently with good initiative.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills and ability to meet project deadlines and milestones.

• English fluency (95% verbal and written).
• Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with DDR 2/3/4/5, LPDDR 2/3/4/5 protocols, interfaces, I/O receivers/transmitters, timing diagrams, and device specifications.
• Familiarity with board design concepts (schematic reviews, layout best practices).
• Strong ASIC device‑level characterization skills; system‑level knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge in test automation development/scripting/debugging.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to document characterization results, debug findings, methodology updates, and design recommendations with clarity and technical rigor.

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$94,200.00 – $

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program, annual RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your success at work, at home, and at play.