SoC Sr Validation Engineer - Power Management

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking an ASIC Engineer to define, model, design, verify, and document IP for high-performance, low-power products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine the product execution path in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2+ years of ASIC experience (Bachelor's or Master's) or a PhD in science/engineering. Proficiency in C, ARM concepts, and embedded systems is essential; Python is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD with ASIC design/verification experience.
• Master's degree with 1+ year ASIC experience.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, verify, and test hardware systems across Digital/Analog/RF.
• Collaborate with design, verification, software, and architecture teams.
• Develop documentation for hardware projects.
• Bring-up yield optimization and test solutions.
• Evaluate reliability of materials and processes.
• Write detailed test and verification results.

Skills

C programming

Python scripting

ARM architecture

Embedded systems

Power management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Science/Engineering or related field

PhD in Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Job Description

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience (A must)
• Extensive hands‑on experience in Pre/Post Silicon Validation.
• Proficient in Power Management, PMIC, or PVTC.
• Strong proficiency in C programming.
• Python scripting is an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of ARM architecture concepts.
• In-depth knowledge of embedded systems concepts.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Leverages Hardware knowledge and experience to plan, 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.
• Integrates features and functionality into hardware designs in line with proposals or roadmaps.
• Conducts complex simulations and analyses of designs as well as implements designs with the best power, performance, and area.
• Collaborates with teams (e.g., design, verification, validation, software and systems engineering, architecture development teams, etc.) to implement new requirements and incorporate the latest test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, and quality.
• Evaluates, characterizes, and develops the manufacturing solutions for leading edge products in the most advanced processes and bring‑up product to meet customer expectations and schedules.
• Evaluates reliability of critical materials, properties, and techniques and brings innovation, automation, and optimization to maximize productivity.
• Evaluates complex design features to identify potential flaws, compatibility issues, and/or compliance issues.
• Writes detailed technical documentation for Hardware projects.

Level Of Responsibility

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision‑making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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