Firmware Engineer, Edge AI Silicon Validation (Embedded C)
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems · QA & Testing
In short
Qualcomm Canada ULC is seeking a Firmware Engineer for Edge AI Silicon Validation in Markham, Ontario. This role involves ASIC silicon bring-up and validation of audio IP cores, DSPs, and AI accelerators, requiring expertise in embedded C firmware development and silicon validation.
Responsibilities
- ASIC silicon bring-up and validation (functional, electrical, performance and power) of audio IP core, DSP, audio interfaces, and accelerators (low-power AI/ML inference).
- Develop functional test/validation plans, implement, and execute block-level and full sub-system/SoC testing.
- Use lab equipment such as audio generators/analyzers and oscilloscopes to validate audio IP blocks and interfaces.
- Interact with multiple engineering teams across different geographies to debug, isolate, and resolve SW and customer issues.
- Leverage FW and drivers and create procedures and test automation to speed-up and enhance validation.
- Test and debug both on ASIC platforms and emulation (FPGA prototyping systems).
- Collect, analyze, and validate performance specifications and requirements.
Requirements
- Min 2+ years embedded firmware development with C, firmware, silicon validation, or related work experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong programming and/or scripting skills (C, assembly, python, etc.).
- Strong understanding of embedded system design (CPU, Bus architectures, Caches, interconnects, clocks).
- Experience with Real-Time embedded operating systems.
- Proficiency with lab equipment such as protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and probes.
- Experience working in an embedded environment.
- Experience with low level CPU or DSP processor control/programming.
- Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and techniques.
- Experience with tools such as JTAG and ARM compliant debuggers.
- Experience with ARM AHB, AXI, APB or similar on-chip interconnects.
- Experience with board/platform-level debug.
- Experience debugging low level software and hardware issues.
- Experience with Source Control (Perforce, Git).
- Familiarity with raw analog/digital audio formats and properties.
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills.
- 4+ years of experience.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
- Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.
Skills
Cembedded firmwaresilicon validationpythonassemblyGitPerforceARM AHBARM AXIARM APBJTAGARMoscilloscopesprotocol analyzersaudio generatorsaudio analyzers
#firmware#embedded#AI#silicon validation#C#ASIC#audio#DSP
About Qualcomm
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Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.\n\n
Company
QualcommJob Posted
2 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$129,600–179,600 / year
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Markham, Canada
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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