CPU Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - Multiple Levels

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 148,300 - 250,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive discretionary bonus program

RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a CPU Silicon Bring up and Validation Engineer in Santa Clara, California. You will work closely with CPU design and validation teams to support the bring-up of SoCs featuring custom CPUs.

The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS in CS/EE and extensive experience in silicon validation and bring-up, with knowledge in C/C++ embedded firmware. The compensation ranges from USD$148,300 to $250,700 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in silicon validation and bring-up.
• Experience implementing assembly and C/C++ embedded firmware.
• 3+ years of experience in silicon validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop CPU bring-up and validation test plans.
• Triage and debug failures on silicon.
• Collaborate with teams to plan CPU bring-up.

Skills

Silicon validation

C/C++ embedded firmware

Debugging

Power management concepts

Microprocessor architecture

Education

BA/BS degree in CS/EE

Tools

Software tool chain

Assembler

C compiler

Job description

General Summary

As a “CPU Silicon Bring up and Validation Engineer”, you will be part of the CPU Silicon Bringup Team within the CPU group. The team’s role is to prepare for and support the bring‑up of every SoC that uses the custom CPUs—from the first silicon through to productization.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with CPU design and verification teams to develop CPU bring‑up and validation test plans.
• Prepare for CPU bring‑up through pre‑work on emulation and FPGA platforms.
• Collaborate with SOC bring‑up teams and software teams to plan CPU bring‑up.
• Triage and debug failures on silicon.
• Develop test contents and testing strategies to assist validation of the CPU on silicon.
• Work with CPU verification teams to reproduce silicon failures on emulators and FPGAs.
• Work with the design team to suggest and architect new debug features to improve future CPU bring‑ups.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in CS/EE with 5+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience in silicon validation and bring‑up.
• Experience implementing assembly and C/C++ embedded firmware.
• Experience with software tool chain including assemblers, C compilers, makefiles, and source control tools.

Preferred Requirements

• Strong understanding of microprocessor architecture.
• Strong understanding of power management and physical design concepts.
• Experience in silicon bring‑up and validation of CPU features.
• Experience debugging functional, power, performance, and physical design issues, including speed‑path debug on silicon.
• Experience in CPU design and verification.
• Experience in test development for validation of CPU features on silicon.
• Experience developing test vectors for tester bring‑up.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

USD$148,300.00 – $250,700.00. Salary is only one component of total compensation. Additional benefits include a competitive discretionary bonus program, RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package to support work, home, and play.

Equal Opportunity

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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