Senior SoC/Validation Engineer
QualcommJob Title
Senior SoC/Validation Engineer
Role Summary
Plan and execute validation and silicon bring-up for high-performance mobile SoC chipsets. Develop pre-silicon and post-silicon validation content, ensure functional quality, and drive issues to resolution to meet Engineering Sample (ES), Customer Sample (CS), and product launch timelines.
Experience Level
Senior. (Title indicates senior level; specific years of experience not stated.)
Responsibilities
Primary duties include validation, bring-up, and cross-team coordination:
- Develop and execute pre‑silicon and silicon validation content and test plans.
- Perform silicon bring‑up, functional validation, and debug of mobile chipsets.
- Collaborate with PTE, design, verification, and software teams to drive issue resolution.
- Participate in design reviews and project meetings; track validation status against ES/CS schedules.
- Create automation, regression tests, and documentation for reproducible validation flows.
- Report and track functional issues using established defect processes.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience; nice-to-have items noted separately.
- Proven experience in SoC or chipset validation and silicon bring‑up.
- Strong debugging skills in hardware and firmware environments; familiarity with RTL behavior and silicon anomalies.
- Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, shell) and test automation.
- Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and delivering to aggressive schedules.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Nice-to-have: experience with FPGA/emulation, hardware lab instrumentation, or performance validation.
Education Requirements
Master's degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field as stated by the employer.
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.
