SoC Senior Validation Engineer - Power Management
QualcommJob Title
SoC Senior Validation Engineer - Power Management
Role Summary
Responsible for pre- and post-silicon validation and bring-up of SoC power-management IP and features. Works with design, verification, firmware, and systems teams to qualify products and improve yield, test coverage, and reliability.
Experience Level
Senior - 2 to 5 years of relevant ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience (posting specifies 2–5 years).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include planning, executing, and documenting power-management validation and bring-up across silicon and firmware layers.
- Plan and execute pre-silicon and post-silicon validation and bring-up for power-management IP and SoC features.
- Integrate and test PMIC and PVTC features with firmware and system components.
- Perform simulations, characterize designs, and analyze power, performance, and area trade-offs.
- Develop and maintain test environments, debug tools, and test automation (FPGA, hardware, and software).
- Collaborate with design, verification, validation, architecture, and software teams to resolve issues and improve yield and test quality.
- Evaluate manufacturing and reliability aspects and implement solutions to maximize productivity.
- Write detailed technical documentation and provide guidance to junior engineers.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and practical experience. Python scripting is a plus.
- Hands-on experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon validation for SoC or IP.
- Proficiency in power management domains (PMIC, PVTC) and power-related bring-up/characterization.
- Proficient in C programming; solid understanding of ARM architecture and embedded systems concepts.
- Strong hardware/firmware debugging and test development skills.
- Ability to work independently, provide technical guidance, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Python scripting experience is advantageous.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of ASIC design/verification/validation/integration experience; OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 1+ year of such experience; OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or a related 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.
