Verification Software Engineer

Job Title

Verification Software Engineer

Role Summary

Work on system-level validation, content quality, and scalable validation frameworks for Qualcomm SoCs across pre- and post-silicon phases. The role spans hardware and software boundaries to develop, validate, and scale bare-metal test content, automation infrastructure, and silicon debug capabilities.

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Role Summary

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Experience Level

Entry-level - open to new graduates and candidates with a few years of experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities focus on creating and scaling validation content, automating system tests, and debugging complex SoC issues.

• Develop, validate, and scale system-level test content and automation frameworks (bare-metal and Linux-based).
• Perform hardware-software co-debug across firmware, drivers, and hardware interfaces; analyze failures and reduce debug turnaround.
• Design reproducible, high-throughput concurrency and stress tests for performance, power, and scalability evaluation.
• Build debug and analysis infrastructure: logging, failure analysis, and tools integration.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and validation teams to drive silicon bring-up and quality.
• Work on domain-specific tracks (Modem, RF, SERDES) to create targeted validation and performance tests.
• Use lab and silicon debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, kernel debuggers) during bring-up and validation.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and relevant experience.

• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low-level and test code development.
• Experience with embedded software, device drivers, or bare-metal development and Linux-based debug.
• Strong system-level debugging skills across SW/HW boundaries and familiarity with silicon debug methodologies.
• Experience with simulation/emulation platforms or RTL understanding is beneficial.
• Hands-on experience with lab/debug equipment (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes) is expected.
• Ability to develop scalable automation, logging, and failure-analysis frameworks.
• Nice-to-have: domain knowledge in modem baseband, RF front-end, SERDES/high-speed links, clock/power management, or performance/power analysis.
• Nice-to-have: experience applying ML/AI techniques to validation, log analysis, or code-generation workflows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related Science/Engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.

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.