CPU Architecture Validation Infrastructure Engineer

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Hardware Engineer in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to push the boundaries of technology. In this role, you will design, optimize, and verify systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualified candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience ranging from 4 to 15 years in Hardware Engineering, with expertise in CPU microarchitecture and related technologies. Join Qualcomm to help shape a connected future.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience in Hardware Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of related work experience for Master’s degree holders.
• 2+ years of experience for PhD holders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance requirements.
• Development and maintenance of CPU subsystem validation infrastructure.

Skills

CPU Microarchitecture Knowledge

Subsystem Fundamentals

Software-Hardware Stack Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Job description

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring‑up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting‑edge, world‑class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Experience Required

4 to 15 years of experience.

Focus Areas

• Development and maintenance of CPU subsystem validation infrastructure, involving both bare‑metal and OS‑based full‑stack environments (such as TFA, Linux, hypervisor, TEE).
• Execution and debugging of functional validation for custom CPU features.
• Enablement and validation of low‑power and DVFS (Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling) features for CPU domains.
• Debugging and profiling support across bare‑metal and full‑stack environments.

Required Skills

• CPU Microarchitecture Knowledge:
  • ARM v8/v9 architecture (preferred).
  • Low‑level firmware and architecture‑specific code.
• Subsystem Fundamentals:
  • Caches, MMU, interrupts, debug subsystems, and exception handling.
• Software‑Hardware Stack Expertise:
  • Experience with one or more of RTOS, Linux kernel, trusted firmware, hypervisors, and device drivers.
  • Strong bring‑up and debugging skills in complex environments.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.