Data Center DDR Validation software Engineer

The CHS SWSYS team seeks a highly motivated Data Center DDR Validation Software Engineer to ensure DDR systems meet stability, power, and performance for next-generation server SoCs. The role involves validating DDR memory systems through firmware and driver integration, stability evaluation, and issue debugging. Key responsibilities include collaborating with hardware and software teams, understanding system architecture, evaluating validation test suites, contributing to quality assurance, and supporting production ramp-up.

Must Have

• Proficiency in bootloader software, Linux OS, C, C++, Python
• Experience in embedded system firmware and driver development
• Ability to manage multiple complex stability issues and meet deadlines

Good to Have

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded driver development and DDR memory validation
• Hands-on experience with DDR validation frameworks or memory system performance analysis
• Exposure to UEFI development and low-level system programming
• Knowledge of hardware-software co-design principles
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment (bench DMM, oscilloscope, power supply)

Perks & Benefits

• Health benefits
• Wealth programs
• Self and family resources
• Wellbeing programs

Job Description

Job Posting Date

2025-12-19

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Company:

Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Packaging Engineering

General Summary:

Role Overview

The CHS SWSYS team ensures DDR systems meet strict stability, power, and performance requirements for next-generation server SoCs. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer with strong embedded system development experiences and a solid understanding of DDR/DRAM technology and high-speed I/O concepts. In this role, you will validate DDR memory systems through firmware and driver integration, stability evaluation, and issue debug.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to understand DDR, CPU, and HSIO system architecture for server SoCs.
• Gain deep insights into DDR and CPU software design and validation methodologies.
• Evaluate industry-standard validation test suites and server benchmarks.
• Contribute to quality assurance from development through commercial launch, including support for full production ramp-up.
• Work closely with global teams in the US, India, and Taiwan—excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2+ year of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reasoning skills.
• Proficiency in bootloader software, Linux OS, and programming languages (C, C++, Python; JavaScript is a plus).
• Experience in embedded system firmware and driver development.
• Familiarity with DRAM technologies or high-speed I/O interfaces preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex stability issues and meet deadlines.
• Self-driven, quick learner, and adaptable to evolving project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in embedded driver development and DDR memory validation.
• Hands-on experience with DDR validation frameworks or memory system performance analysis.
• Exposure to UEFI development and low-level system programming.
• Knowledge of hardware-software co-design principles.
• Familiarity with basic lab equipment (bench DMM, oscilloscope, power supply).

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in a related field.

Keywords

DDR Validation, Memory Systems, UEFI, Linux, C/C++, Python, Debug Tools, DRAM, System Architecture.