Qualcomm

DPU Systems Silicon Debug Engineer

Qualcomm$100K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design experience, OR a Master's with 5+ years, OR a PhD with 4+ years of experience.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for tool development and data analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to debug complex technical issues.
  • Familiarity with display interface standards like DisplayPort and HDMI.
  • Experience in SOC system-level debugging, ideally with display subsystems.
  • Strong communication skills for documenting findings and presenting to senior management.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and isolate display issues at the silicon level, reported by customers or internal teams.
  • Apply standard hardware/software debugging practices, including silicon hardware tracing and signal capture.
  • Develop silicon debug procedures and tools for data analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex system-level display issues.
  • Define and document debugging processes for internal and customer use.
  • Write technical documentation to support design and validation efforts.
  • Mentor junior engineers and train global customer engineering teams on display-related topics.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge display technologies.
  • Collaborative environment across diverse engineering disciplines.
  • Professional development through mentorship and training.
  • Access to global resources and expertise in the semiconductor industry.
  • Commitment to accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Join our Display Processing Unit (DPU) Silicon System Debug team to solve complex, high-impact display issues across leading Qualcomm platforms-working at the intersection of silicon, systems, and software to deliver reliable customer products.

You will:
  • Working in a team in identifying and isolation of display issues at silicon level reported by either customer or by internal development team.
  • Capable of applying industry standard hardware/software debugging engineering practices (including, but not confined to, in silicon hardware tracing, software logging, signal capture using Oscilloscope and protocol analyzer as well as logic analyzer).
  • Develop silicon debug procedures and process in silicon level display debugging. Work shall include development of debug data collection tools, debug data parsing tools and debug data analyzer tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Qualcomm from display hardware, display software, SOC infrastructure hardware/software as well as SoC and system performance/power teams to resolve complex system level issues that can result in display mal-function.
  • Define and document both internal facing and customer facing for display system debugging process.
  • Write technical documentation and provide technical expertise for design, verification and customer engineering to ensure the quality and stability as well as the robustness of Qualcomm display solution.
  • Mentor and guide junior design engineers on the team.
  • Provide guidance and training for Qualcomm global customer engineering teams related to all display related


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to triage and debug complex technical issues
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document findings and align cross-functional stakeholders
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for tool development, automation, and data analysis
  • SOC System-level debugging experience (typical ranges: 5+ years). Display subsystem experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with display interface standards such as DisplayPort, DSC, MIPI, HDMI.
  • Comfortable making technical and business presentations to a wide range of audiences, including to senior management.
  • Ability to independently drive activities/project with internal and external cross-functional teams
  • Ability to deliver to work in fast-paced environment with multiple engagements in parallel
  • Master's or PhD degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science with foundation in SOC design and verification methodology.


Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

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