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
Skills
PythonJTAGC
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About Qualcomm
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.\n\n
Company
QualcommJob Posted
4 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$101,400–152,200 / year
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
San Diego, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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