Senior Hardware Validation Engineer

Job Title

Senior Hardware Validation Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for planning and executing hardware validation and characterization for ASIC/SoC platforms. Work with cross-functional teams to develop pre-silicon and post-silicon validation solutions, debug board-level and system issues, and support manufacturing and test improvements.

Role includes test development, device characterization across process/voltage/temperature ranges, and contributing to design reviews and production yield/test-time improvements. Pay range provided by employer: $113,947 - $166,900 per year.

Experience Level

Senior-level. The posting does not specify an explicit required number of years of experience.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include validation, characterization, and support for hardware and manufacturing test.

• Plan and perform validation and analysis of electronic systems, circuits, components, and integrated circuitry.
• Develop and execute pre-silicon and post-silicon validation strategies and test plans.
• Perform board-level troubleshooting to identify electrical and functional issues and drive fixes.
• Characterize device behavior across process, voltage, and operating conditions and record results for engineering evaluation.
• Perform testing and analysis related to signal integrity, power integrity, and SERDES interfaces.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation for validation and test flows.
• Collaborate with Design, Software/System Engineering, Architecture, Customers, and Manufacturing to integrate test solutions and improve yield, test time, and quality.
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings as a technical contributor.

Requirements

Minimum technical qualifications and skills required.

• Practical experience in hardware validation and board-level debug.
• Experience with signal integrity, power integrity, and SERDES interface testing and analysis.
• Proficiency with Python for test automation and data collection/analysis.
• Experience performing device characterization across process, voltage, and operating conditions.
• Experience working cross-functionally with design, software, architecture, and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to convert validation results into manufacturing/test improvements to affect yield and quality.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate findings in design reviews.
• Nice-to-have: prior ASIC/SoC validation experience, familiarity with manufacturing test solutions, experience with additional scripting languages or test frameworks.

Education Requirements

Employer will accept a Masters degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

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.