Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering
Position: Signal Integrity Validation Lead (Individual Contributor)We are seeking a highly experienced
Signal Integrity Validation Lead to drive electrical validation and characterization for next-generation data center server platforms. This is an individual contributor role requiring deep technical expertise, cross-functional leadership, and ownership of validation strategy across multiple programs.
Key Responsibilities- Own and drive signal integrity validation strategy, execution, and methodologies across multiple platforms and programs
- Lead end-to-end electrical validation and characterization for high- and low-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SPI, JTAG, I3C, I2C)
- Define and standardize validation practices, including compliance, margining, correlation to simulation, and debug workflows
- Partner with architecture, hardware, and SI/PI design teams to influence design decisions and enable first-pass success
- Architect and scale lab infrastructure, including advanced measurement setups, automation frameworks, and data analysis pipelines
- Lead complex system bring-up and deep debug, driving root cause analysis across silicon, package, board, and system levels
- Drive interoperability validation across components and external vendors to ensure ecosystem readiness
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship; elevate validation methodologies and execution standards across teams
- Communicate validation status, risks, and technical insights to senior leadership and program management
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in high-speed I/O validation at silicon, package, or system/board level
- Strong fundamentals in signal integrity, power integrity, and system-level debug methodologies
- Hands-on experience with high-speed lab instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, TDR)
- Experience with validation of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, DDR, or Ethernet
- Proven ability to drive validation execution, debug complex issues, and deliver against program schedules
- Experience with test automation and data analysis (e.g., Python, C/C++, or similar)
- Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments
Preferred Qualifications- Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 10+ years of experience with demonstrated impact at Staff / Senior Staff level
- Experience owning validation strategy across multiple programs or platforms
- Deep expertise in high-speed SerDes architectures, including CTLE, DFE, FFE/de-emphasis, clocking, and jitter analysis
- Experience correlating lab measurements with simulation (e.g., channel modeling, IBIS-AMI)
- Track record of defining or scaling validation methodologies adopted across teams or organizations
- Experience leading large or complex validation efforts with broad organizational impact
- Familiarity with industry standards and compliance bodies (e.g., PCI-SIG, JEDEC, IEEE)
- Passion for engineering excellence, quality, and continuous improvement
Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $151,800.00 - $227,800.00
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 - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
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