SoC Debug Engineer

Job Title

SoC Debug Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for bring-up, debugging and failure analysis of SoC embedded platforms in pre-silicon and post-silicon phases. Works within Silicon Validation alongside architects, designers, verification and software engineers to identify root causes and deliver practical debug solutions.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical experience: 5–8 years in pre-silicon and post-silicon platform bring-up, validation, integration, or related roles.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Bring up, debug, and analyze failures at the embedded platform level in pre-Si and post-Si phases.
• Design and implement solutions to accelerate platform-level debug and isolate failing components.
• Create debug strategies and partner-facing plans to triage failures, including PVT and marginality issues.
• Automate and enable debug flows using Gen AI techniques and tools.
• Debug low-level software and hardware interactions; use debug interfaces and tools such as JTAG.
• Operate and interpret lab equipment: logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and similar instruments.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills:

• 5–8 years of experience with pre-silicon and post-silicon enabling, bring-up, validation, or platform-level failure analysis (must-have).
• RTL inspection skills and basic RTL understanding (must-have).
• Hands-on experience with debug tools (JTAG) and lab equipment (logic analyzer, scope, signal generator) (must-have).
• Proven ability to diagnose and isolate low-level hardware/software issues (must-have).
• Experience applying Gen AI to automate or accelerate debug workflows (must-have).
• Familiarity with programming/scripting (C, Assembly, Perl, Python) (preferred).
• Understanding of power/performance basics and test methodologies such as TCU, PVT, Fmax, Vmin (preferred).
• Knowledge of CPU and SoC architectures (preferred).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or related field preferred (examples: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering). Posting allows alternatives: Bachelor's + 4+ years relevant experience, Master's + 3+ years, or PhD + 2+ years. Equivalent practical experience is accepted.

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.