PST Validation Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · QA & Testing

In short

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Post-Silicon Validation Engineer in San Diego, CA. This role involves silicon bring-up, debugging hardware and software issues, and automating validation flows using Python. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience are required, with a Master's or PhD also acceptable.

Responsibilities

Perform Silicon bring-up, measure Post-Si Vmin/Fmax, Power, thermal data, correlate, characterize and analyze at the system level across various PVTs and SoC IPs
Debug low-level software and hardware issues, utilizing various debug tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers
Manage emulation builds, run tests, identify failures and performance issues, and collaborate with CAD, RTL, and Design teams to resolve them
Automate validation flows, data collection, and analysis using Python or similar scripting languages

Requirements

Understanding of mobile chip architecture (CPU, GPU, DDR, NOCs, etc.), basic RTL, and exposure to transistor power fundamentals
Knowledge of regression and PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) testing, including data analysis and extraction of key metrics
Experience in debugging low-level software and hardware issues, including the use of debug tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers (e.g., Lauterbach Trace32)
Excellent programming and scripting skills in preferred languages (C & Python), with knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages and familiarity with prompt engineering
Experience in architecting and developing test bench infrastructure for CPU/SoC emulation across different platforms
Good written and oral communication skills, multitasking skills, and understanding of deadline requirements
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
6+ months of experience with architecture and design tools
6+ months of experience with scripting tools and programming languages
6+ months of experience with design verification methods

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play