SVE Validation Framework and QA Engineer

Job Title

SVE Validation Framework and QA Engineer

Role Summary

Work on Qualcomm's System Validation & Emulation (SVE) team to develop and maintain bare-metal validation frameworks, QA processes, and system-level test content for SoC validation across pre- and post-silicon phases.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with architects, designers, verification and software teams to enable scalable validation infrastructure, release cadence, and debug of complex HW/SW issues.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting requests roughly 5+ years of hands-on silicon validation and embedded software development experience; alternative qualification pathways are listed under Education Requirements.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include framework development, QA planning, integration, and debugging to support global validation teams and SoC products.

• Design, develop, and debug system/IP validation frameworks for bare-metal and lightweight RTOS environments.
• Establish and manage QA release cadence and test infrastructure releases for internal and external consumption.
• Integrate SVE drivers and validation content with core teams to meet release quality and stability goals.
• Design and implement automated QA tools and flows to monitor and improve build and test quality metrics.
• Develop, port, and enhance system-level validation content (including low-power and system use cases) and perform root-cause analysis on HW bugs.
• Interface with IP validation, design, verification, and software teams to debug complex HW/SW issues and enable SVE infrastructure on emulation and post-silicon platforms.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience required for daily responsibilities. Education degree details are summarized separately under Education Requirements.

• Proven embedded software architecture and content development experience in C/C++ for validation.
• Familiarity with SoC architecture concepts: interconnects, power management, inter-processor communication, and related domains.
• Experience with hardware/software debug tools (e.g., JTAG, Lauterbach Trace32) and lab equipment (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Proficient with source code management tools (Perforce, Git, SVN) and branching/merging workflows; ability to conduct code reviews.
• Deep understanding of software build toolchains: compilers, linkers, Makefiles, and methods to resolve linker/build issues.
• Familiarity with assembly, VHDL/Verilog, and scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for cross-team collaboration and debugging.
• Nice-to-have: OS/RTOS/Linux kernel internals, memory models, ARM/ARMv8/ARMv9/x86/RISC-V architecture knowledge, FPGA/emulation bring-up experience, build automation (Jenkins), and regression testing methodology.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Science, Engineering, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience. The posting specifies degree-plus-experience alternatives: Bachelor's + 4+ years, Master's + 3+ years, or PhD + 2+ years in ASIC design/verification/validation/integration or related work. Equivalent hands-on experience in silicon validation and embedded software can satisfy degree requirements.

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.