System Validation Lead for AI & Mobile SoCs

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced SVE Content Lead to drive validation strategy, test planning, content development, and execution for next-generation Premium Tier Mobile and AI accelerator platforms.

You will own end-to-end system-level validation content across emulation and silicon phases while partnering with Architecture, Design, DV, Software, Performance, Power, and Product teams to ensure comprehensive coverage and successful product execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of SoC validation, bring-up, architecture validation, firmware, or system software.
• Strong understanding of modern SoC architectures including CPUs, memory subsystems, interconnects, and NoC.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive system-level validation strategy for complex SoC programs.
• Develop validation plans spanning pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.
• Own end-to-end content strategy, roadmap, and validation content releases across emulation and silicon phases.
• Lead debug of complex silicon, emulation, firmware, and software issues.
• Drive cross-functional program execution across global sites and executive reviews.

Skills

SoC validation

Debugging

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Emulation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Emulation environments

Automation frameworks

AI-based tooling

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced SVE Content Lead to drive validation strategy, test planning, content development, and execution for next-generation Premium Tier Mobile and AI accelerator platforms.

You will own end-to-end system-level validation content across emulation and silicon phases while partnering with Architecture, Design, DV, Software, Performance, Power, and Product teams to ensure comprehensive coverage and successful product execution.