Qualcomm

Compute DSP/AI Subsystem Validation Engineer

Qualcomm$90K — $135K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 1-3 years of low level and/or embedded software development experience.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, Assembly, and Python.
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux OS environments.
  • Experience with ARM and DSP processors, SCM tools (Git, Perforce), and defect tracking systems (JIRA).

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to IP verification during the pre/post silicon phase of next generation SOC.
  • Collaborate with design and software teams to debug and resolve issues.
  • Design and translate high level customer use into hardware specific verification plans.
  • Develop and automate test plans; refactor and optimize test code.
  • Manage validation and testing of the driver/hardware.
  • Migrate/integrate cross team drivers to new platforms as testing requires.
  • Deliver low-level hardware drivers for Qualcomm Snapdragon Subsystems validation.
  • Support post-silicon bring-up, functional, and performance testing.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting work-life balance and employee success.
Full Job Description
Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.

We are searching for a validation engineer interested in developing world-class solutions for the next generation of AI/ML and video processing IP. New Position

Role & Responsibilities

In this role responsibilities include, although not limited to:
  • Contribute to IP verification during the pre/post silicon phase of next generation SOC
  • Collaborate with design and software teams to debug and resolve issues
  • Design and translate high level customer use to hardware specific verification plans
  • Develop and automate test plans; refactor and optimize test code
  • Manage validation and testing of the driver/hardware
  • Migrate/integrate cross team drivers to new platforms as test required
  • Delivery of low-level hardware drivers for Qualcomm Snapdragon Subsystems validation
  • Support post-silicon bring-up, functional, and performance testing
  • Perform power correlations, analysis and reporting


Skills:
  • You will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience
  • Experience in low level and/or embedded software development in C, C++, Assembly and Python.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux OS environment
  • Experience in ARM, DSP processors, Windows/Linux environments.
  • Experience in automation and test/integration methodologies
  • Experience developing/enhancing validation methodologies and infrastructure solutions
  • Experience with SCM tools (Git, Perforce), and defect tracking (JIRA).
  • Experience with digital and analog circuit is a strong asset
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong debug skills


Preferred Skills
  • Developing and optimizing test framework and tools to create a controlled validation environment to support large scale validation
  • Designing and defining new validation strategy as well as detailed test plans
  • Help debug efforts for issues found during Pre-silicon (FPGA) and Post-silicon
  • Define, design, and execute platform Pre-Silicon and Post-Silicon validation plans for current and future products
  • Debug hardware/software issues using Lauterbach Trace32 (T32) for register access, memory analysis, and automation.
  • Experience with low-power modes, power/performance characterization, and correlation analysis.


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$90,100.00 - $135,100.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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