DPU Display Systems Silicon Engineer

Job Title

DPU Display Systems Silicon Engineer

Role Summary

Member of the Display Processing Unit (DPU) Silicon System Debug team responsible for identifying, isolating, and resolving silicon- and system-level display issues across Qualcomm platforms. The role sits at the intersection of silicon, systems, and software and supports product reliability and customer deployments.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Target candidates have several years of ASIC/SoC system-debug or validation experience (typical SOC debugging experience ~5+ years).

Responsibilities

Primary duties focus on silicon-level display debugging, tool development, cross-functional collaboration, and technical documentation.

• Investigate and isolate display failures at silicon and system level reported by customers or internal teams.
• Apply hardware and software debugging techniques: in-silicon tracing, software logging, signal capture with oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Develop and maintain silicon debug procedures, data collection tooling, parsers, and analysis utilities.
• Collaborate with display hardware, display software, SoC infrastructure, and performance/power teams to resolve system-level issues.
• Document internal and customer-facing debugging processes and technical findings.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and provide training/support to global customer engineering teams.

Requirements

Looking for hands-on engineers with strong debugging, tooling, and collaboration skills. Education details are in the Education Requirements section below.

• Proven system-level hardware/software debugging and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for tool development, automation, and data analysis.
• Experience with signal capture and instrumentation: oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, logic analyzers.
• Experience with SoC/ASIC debugging, silicon bring-up, validation, or integration.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to document findings and align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to independently drive projects and manage multiple parallel engagements.
• Comfortable presenting technical and business topics to varied audiences, including senior management.

Education Requirements

Minimum qualifications specify degree plus experience: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of relevant ASIC/SoC experience; OR Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years; OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years. Preferred fields mentioned include Computer Engineering or Computer Science with a foundation in SoC design and verification methodology.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.