Verification Software Engineer

Nutanix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking engineers for Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation. You will contribute to end-to-end validation across pre- and post-silicon phases with scalable test content, automation frameworks, and system-level analysis.

The role covers hardware-software co-debug, low-level programming in C/C++, Python, and RTL/FPGA exposure, focusing on RF/modem domains and performance/power tradeoffs.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Computer Science or equivalent.
• fx open to new graduates with a few years of experience.
• End-to-end pre-silicon and post-silicon validation experience required.
• Strong debugging across SoC architecture, embedded software, firmware, and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable test content and validation frameworks.
• Carry out system-level validation and silicon debug across HW/SW boundaries.
• Collaborate across architecture, design, firmware, software, and validation teams.

Skills

SoC Validation

HW-SW Debug

Validation Framework

C/C++

Python

RTL/FPGA familiarity

Modem/RF/SERDES

Performance Analysis

AI in Validation

Lab Debug Tools

Cross-Functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Veloce/FPGA

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:** This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. **Educational RequirementBS in E lectrical, Computer Science, or the equivalentExperience Requirementopen to new graduates and individuals with a few years of experienceQualcomm’s Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation (SVE) team is part of the central SoC validation organization responsible for ensuring end-to-end silicon quality across pre- and post-silicon phases .This role focuses on content quality, validation frameworks, and system-level validation enablement , offering deep exposure to Qualcomm SoCs through bare-metal validation content , scalable automation frameworks, and complex system debug.Engineers in this role work across HW and SW boundaries to develop, validate, and scale system-level test content , ensuring high-quality silicon validation across a wide range of SoC domains.Excellent Opportunity to work on cutting-edge SoCs & RF Chips across multiple product segments , including:Data center-class siliconPremium mobile and flagship platformsExposure to diverse system architectures, workloads, and performance/power challenges across domain. Ability to build scalable validation solutions that extend from mobile to server-grade systemsSVE Team Skill Requirements (Executive Summary)SoC/System Validation Expertise – End-to-end pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, bring-up, system integration, and silicon debug.Hardware-Software Co-Debug – Strong debugging across SoC architecture, embedded software, firmware, drivers, and hardware interfaces.Validation Content & Framework Development – Design scalable test content, automation frameworks, analysis, and debug infrastructure.Low-Level Programming – Proficiency in C/C++, Python, Assembly, Linux, device drivers, and bare-metal software development.Pre-Silicon Platforms – Experience with simulation, emulation (Veloce/FPGA), RTL understanding, and validation readiness.Knowledge of Modem, RF or SERDES high speed interfaces , clock/power management, low-power modes, and performance architecture.Performance, Power & Concurrency Analysis – System-level validation of bandwidth, latency, QoS, throughput, scalability, and power-performance tradeoffs.AI-Driven Validation – Applying AI learning/ML to improve validation/debug and log analysis productivity.AI- Driven code development – Use your coding skills to guide the AI model to create consistent high quality code for drivers, test plans , debug etcLab & Debug Tools – Hands-on experience with JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, kernel debuggers, and silicon debug methodologies.Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration – Work effectively across architecture, design, firmware, software, and validation teams to drive silicon quality. Role TracksModemDesign and enhance digital baseband verification code :General understanding of Modem baseband purpose and layer 1 processing (I/Q, Symbols, bits)Work with Modem HW designers to create C/Python code to test HW enginesBuild infrastructure for:Functional verification of the baseband HW that can be leveraged into performance testsConcurrency and stress testingImprove framework capabilities for:Reproducibility and debug turnaroundPerformance and scalability across SKUs/platformsAnalyze & debug failuresRFDesign and enhance digital baseband verification code :General understanding of RF baseband (y1y2, I/Q) and IF functionality for 4/5/6G processingWorking understanding of RF front end and RF test equipmentWork with RF HW designers to create C/Python code to test HW engines from System VectorsBuild infrastructure for:Functional verification of the RF HW that can be leveraged into performance testsConcurrency and stress testingImprove framework capabilities for:Reproducibility and debug turnaroundPerformance and scalability across SKUs/platformsAnalyze & debug failuresDigital high speed links over SERDESDesign and enhance scalable validation frameworks for:Bring-up a high-speed digital link. Basic understanding of Digital to analog/SERDES environmentDevelop and create a Logging and failure analysis.Collaborate with the SERDES and digital designers to translate analog/digital requirements into C codeBuild infrastructure for:Driver development of the (custom) High Speed linkConcurrency and stress testingImprove framework capabilities for:Reproducibility and debug turnaroundPerformance and scalability across SKUs/platformsAnalyze & debug failuresMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, 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 . 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Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.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 :$94,200.00 - $141,200.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. 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