Emulation / FPGA Prototyping Engineer - Senior/Lead/Staff
QualcommJob Title
Emulation / FPGA Prototyping Engineer - Senior/Lead/Staff
Role Summary
Develop, validate, and debug FPGA prototypes and emulation environments to verify complex SoC and IP designs. Work within the ASIC/ASICS engineering team in Hyderabad and collaborate with design and verification teams to ensure functional correctness, performance, and integration of interfaces.
Experience Level
Senior - typically 5+ years of relevant experience. The posting references 5+ years in emulation/FPGA prototyping; minimum qualifications also list degree-plus-experience equivalencies (see Education Requirements).
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain FPGA-based prototypes and emulation environments for SoC/IP verification.
- Integrate and validate high-speed and low-speed interfaces on emulation/FPGA platforms.
- Collaborate with design and verification teams to ensure functional correctness and performance.
- Debug hardware/software issues and provide timely solutions.
- Optimize emulation flows for faster turnaround and improved coverage.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- 5+ years experience in Emulation and FPGA Prototyping.
- Familiarity with high-speed protocols: PCIe, UFS, USB, EMAC.
- Experience with DDR memory protocols (LP4/LP5/LP6) and memory subsystem integration.
- Familiarity with low-speed protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, SPMI, RFFE.
- Experience with AMBA protocols: APB/AHB/AXI.
- Proficiency in RTL design and integration (Verilog/SystemVerilog).
- Hands-on experience with emulation platforms (e.g., Cadence Palladium, Synopsys ZeBu, Mentor Veloce) and FPGA boards.
- Good understanding of SoC architecture and verification methodologies; strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Scripting for automation (Python, Perl, TCL).
- Experience with software bring-up on FPGA/emulation platforms and hardware/software co-verification.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or related field (for example Electrical/Electronics Engineering) with 4+ years of relevant ASIC/design/verification experience; OR Master’s degree with 3+ years; OR PhD with 2+ years. The posting also accepts equivalent practical experience.
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.
