Microprocessor Silicon Validation and Optimization Engineer

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • $140,000 PA - $210,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This position involves working on cutting-edge microprocessor development. The candidate will be a technical lead for pre-silicon and post-silicon validation and enablement of microprocessors on SoC. This includes test development, pre-silicon verification, emulation, silicon bring-up, detailed characterization, customer debug support, and optimization. The role requires thorough knowledge of microprocessor architecture and experience in software/algorithms development for functional validation and characterization. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential. The job offers an exciting opportunity for engineers seeking innovation and career advancement.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • Thorough knowledge of microprocessor architecture
  • Experience in software/algorithms development
  • Fluency in C/C++ and strong assembly skills
Perks:
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Highly competitive benefits package

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Working on cutting edge microprocessors development is one of the most exciting, challenging, and rewarding jobs in the field of computer engineering. At Qualcomm, Engineers are never constrained, limited, or even bounded when it comes to innovation, excellence, and career-advancement.

The position offer candidates with depth and breadth on latest microprocessors powering mobile phones, mobile compute, AI engines, and even servers. The candidate will be a technical lead for pre-silicon and post silicon validation and enablement of microprocessors on SoC. Technical engagement included test development, pre-silicon verification, Presilicon emulation, silicon bring-up, silicon system detailed characterization, customer debug support, and optimization.

Experience and Education:

  • Bachelor degree in electrical/computer/Software engineering or higher
  • Thorough knowledge of microprocessor/cache-memory architecture and microarchitecture
  • Experienced in Software/Algorithms development for functional validation and detailed debug
  • Experienced in Software/Algorithms development for functional silicon characterization on system.
  • Ability to map Silicon scenarios to design verification environment and engage with design for root cause debug.
  • Communication covering silicon data analysis, interpretation, effective summary, silicon status reports are essential skills  
  • Candidates should be fluent in C/C++, Strong familiarity in assembly(ARM, DSP, i32, etc.)
  • 5+ years of working experience on microprocessor verification(front-end) or validation (Silicon) with strong engagement on silicon – We encourage candidates at all levels to apply if they see a good match to skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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).

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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:

$140,000.00 - $210,000.00

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.

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