Networking Validation Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · QA & Testing
In short
Qualcomm is seeking a Networking Validation Engineer in Shanghai, China. The role involves pre-silicon and post-silicon validation of packet processing engines, including bring-up, feature enablement, regression execution, and performance testing. The engineer will also develop and maintain validation infrastructure and automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
Responsibilities
- Executes pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, including bring-up, feature enablement, and regression execution in system environments focused on Packet processing engine (PPE) forwarding plane behavior.
- Develops and maintains validation content to cover key forwarding functions and feature areas, and validates silicon functionality through bring-up and targeted test plans.
- Executes PPE performance validation for key forwarding paths (e.g., bridging and routing) across packet sizes and representative stress patterns; documents results and flags gaps/risks against targets.
- Executes protocol consistency testing by validating PPE behavior with real protocol implementations when used by the project, and reports inconsistencies with actionable debug evidence.
- Owns VI strategy and execution for functional, performance, endurance, and stability validation from a system viewpoint.
- Defines validation plan based on MRD/PRD, design specs, and use cases; ensures alignment across model/simulation/emulation/post-silicon test phases and drives closure of coverage gaps.
- Leads bring-up and end-to-end validation on emulation and silicon; coordinates with SW/HWS/Design/DV and customer-facing teams on issue triage, root-cause isolation, and resolution tracking.
- Develops and maintains validation infrastructure and automation (regressions, dashboards, reusable test frameworks), including enabling unified validation methodology where test cases are shared/correlated among model, emulation, and chip validation.
- Collaborates with Design/DV to improve quality early by feeding back system findings into specs, DV test intent, and debug hooks; helps DV improve coverage using VI findings and system scenarios.
- Drives protocol consistency validation by testing Packet processing engine (PPE) behavior with real protocol implementations, and ensures consistency expectations are met across environments.
Requirements
- 3+ years work experience in validation, bring-up, debug, system integration, or networking datapath validation (pre-silicon and/or post-silicon).
- Strong experience with scripting/tools for validation automation and lab debug practices.
- Experience with emulation-based validation and regression bring-up, and/or post-silicon board-based validation and stability/performance testing.
- Hands-on experience in packet-based testing/debug (traffic generation, packet capture/analysis, counters/statistics interpretation) for validating forwarding behavior and performance.
- Experience with automation infrastructure and processes development; familiarity with scripts/tools such as C, Perl, TCL, makefiles, and shell scripts.
- Familiar with ASIC development.
- Analytical Skills – Ability to collect information and identify fundamental patterns/trends in data; gather, integrate, and interpret information from several sources.
- Building Trusting Relationships – Ability to build collaborative relationships and deliver on commitments.
- Communication – Ability to convey information clearly and accurately to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Decision-Making – Ability to make quick, accurate decisions and weigh alternatives based on impact.
- Getting Work Done – Organized, planful execution across multiple parallel tasks and dependencies.
- Mentoring and Coaching – Ability to mentor, guide, and develop others (including technical leadership without direct reports).
- Technical Knowledge – Ability to learn and apply system/SoC and networking datapath knowledge to deliver VI solutions.
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fluent in Chinese and English both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in stressful situations with tight schedules to meet.
Desired Qualifications
- MS/BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MS preferred).
Skills
CPerlTclMakefilesShell scripting
#networking#validation#ASIC#system integration#debug#performance testing#automation#packet processing
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
3 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Shanghai, China
Qualification
Bachelor, Master
Applicants
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