SoC NoC & Power-Performance Validation Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a candidate for SOC Infrastructure/NoC, Power and Performance Validation in pre-silicon emulation and post-silicon contexts.

The role requires deep understanding of digital design, on-chip interconnects, and validation of buses including NoCs, AXI, and AHB. Strong C/C++, Python, and assembly skills are essential, with experience in embedded systems and driver development.

Qualifications

• Experienced in ASIC design/validation/verification.
• Strong understanding of SOC architectures and interconnects.
• Hands-on with C/C++, Python; plus assembly exposure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute performance validation plans.
• Analyze SOC bus architecture and power/performance trade-offs.
• Work with cross-functional teams to validate NoC and interconnects.
• Design and implement drivers and test content.
• Debug low-level software/hardware issues.

Skills

SOC Bandwidth

NoCs interconnects

FIFO designs

Power-Performance validation

CPU/DDR concepts

C/C++

Python

Assembly languages

Driver/test content development

JTAG debugging

Static/Dynamic power understanding

AI workflow optimization

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

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years ASIC experience

Master's degree + 1+ year ASIC experience

PhD + immediate eligibility

Tools

JTAG

Kernel debuggers

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a candidate for SOC Infrastructure/NoC, Power and Performance Validation in pre-silicon emulation and post-silicon contexts.

The role requires deep understanding of digital design, on-chip interconnects, and validation of buses including NoCs, AXI, and AHB. Strong C/C++, Python, and assembly skills are essential, with experience in embedded systems and driver development.