Firmware Engineer, Edge AI Silicon Validation (Embedded C)

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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

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