Senior ASIC Validation Engineer — High-Performance SerDes

Qualcomm; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Canada ULC seeks an ASIC Engineer to define, model, and design IP for high-performance products. You will verify, validate, implement, and document IP development across digital and/or analog domains. Collaboration with cross-functional teams shapes the product execution path.

The role includes bring-up, debugging, and test automation, with a strong emphasis on PCIe, Ethernet, and SerDes knowledge. A replacement position promising growth within a leading tech company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree with ASIC design/verification experience.
• Master's with 1+ year ASIC exp or PhD may apply.
• Strong knowledge of PCIe, Ethernet, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Characterize analog blocks and PHY/Link Layer compliance.
• Bring up silicon, debug issues, and document results.
• Develop test plans and automate test equipment.
• Study signal and power integrity on eval boards.

Skills

Python/Perl/Matlab/C/C++

SerDes theory

Test automation

PCIe/Ethernet knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering Science / ECE / CS

Master's in Science / Engineering (1+ year ASIC exp)

PhD in Science / Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

BERT

Logic Analyzer

VNA

Power Supplies

Multimeters

Job description

Qualcomm Canada ULC seeks an ASIC Engineer to define, model, and design IP for high-performance products. You will verify, validate, implement, and document IP development across digital and/or analog domains. Collaboration with cross-functional teams shapes the product execution path.

The role includes bring-up, debugging, and test automation, with a strong emphasis on PCIe, Ethernet, and SerDes knowledge. A replacement position promising growth within a leading tech company.