PST Validation Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks an ASIC Engineer to define, model, design and validate IP/SoC for high-performance, low-power products. You will work with cross-functional teams to determine the execution path and ensure robust validation across multiple platforms.

The role emphasizes post-silicon validation, emulation, and debugging with JTAG and Lauterbach Trace32, plus Python scripting to automate validation and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science preferred.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform Silicon bring-up, measure Vmin/Fmax, Power, thermal data, correlate and analyze across PVTs and SoC IPs.
• Debug low-level software and hardware issues using JTAG and kernel debuggers.
• Manage emulation builds, run tests, identify failures and performance issues; collaborate with CAD, RTL, and Design teams.
• Automate validation flows and data collection using Python or similar scripting languages.

Skills

Mobile chip architecture

C programming

Python scripting

RTL exposure

Debug tools (JTAG)

Lauterbach Trace32

Test bench infrastructure

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or CS

PhD in Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

JTAG

Lauterbach Trace32

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

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.

Post-Silicon Validation & Emulation Responsibilities:

• Perform Silicon bring-up, measure Post-Si Vmin/Fmax, Power, thermal data, correlate, characterize and analyze at the system level across various PVTs and SoC IPs
• Debug low-level software and hardware issues, utilizing various debug tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers
• Manage emulation builds, run tests, identify failures and performance issues, and collaborate with CAD, RTL, and Design teams to resolve them.
• Automate validation flows, data collection, and analysis using Python or similar scripting languages

Qualifications:

• Understanding of mobile chip architecture (CPU, GPU, DDR, NOCs, etc.), basic RTL, and exposure to transistor power fundamentals
• Knowledge of regression and PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) testing, including data analysis and extraction of key metrics.
• Experience in debugging low-level software and hardware issues, including the use of debug tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers (e.g., Lauterbach Trace32).
• Excellent programming and scripting skills in preferred languages (C & Python), with knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages and familiarity with prompt engineering
• Experience in architecting and developing test bench infrastructure for CPU/SoC emulation across different platforms.
• Good written and oral communication skills, multitasking skills, and understanding of deadline requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 6+ months of experience with architecture and design tools.
• 6+ months of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.
• 6+ months of experience with design verification methods.

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.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer: 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.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.