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Post-Silicon Validation -Principal Engineer

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Description For Post-Silicon Validation -Principal Engineer

Qualcomm is seeking a Principal Engineer for Post-Silicon Validation to join their CPU Silicon Bringup Team. This role combines hardware engineering expertise with software development, focusing on validating and bringing up custom CPUs from first Silicon through to productization. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading semiconductor companies.

The role requires deep technical expertise in both hardware and software domains, particularly in CPU architecture, power management, and physical design concepts. You'll be responsible for developing validation test plans, working with various teams including CPU design, verification, and software teams, and handling complex debugging tasks on Silicon.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work at the intersection of hardware and software, contributing to the development of next-generation processors. The position offers comprehensive benefits including world-class health coverage, financial planning support, and wellbeing programs.

Qualcomm provides a collaborative environment where you'll work alongside some of the industry's brightest minds. The company's commitment to innovation and technological advancement makes it an ideal place for those passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor technology.

The role offers significant growth potential through continuous learning programs, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship opportunities. You'll be part of a team that directly impacts the development of cutting-edge technology used in devices worldwide. The position requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent collaboration capabilities to work effectively across multiple teams.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Post-Silicon Validation -Principal Engineer

  • Work with CPU design and verification teams to develop CPU bring up and validation test plans
  • Prepare for CPU bring up through pre-work on emulation and FPGA platforms
  • Work with SOC bring up teams, software teams to plan CPU bring up
  • Triage and debug failures on Silicon
  • Develop test contents and testing strategies to assist validation of CPU on silicon
  • Work with CPU verification teams to reproduce silicon fails on emulators and FPGAs
  • Work with design team to suggest, architect new debug features to improve future CPU bringup's

Requirements For Post-Silicon Validation -Principal Engineer

  • BA/BS degree in CS/EE with 5+ years' experience
  • 3+ Experience in Silicon Validation and bring up
  • Implementation of assembly, C/C++ language embedded firmware
  • Experience with software tool chain including assemblers, C compilers, Makefiles, and source code control tools
  • Strong understanding of micro-processor architecture
  • Strong understanding of power management, physical design concepts

Benefits For Post-Silicon Validation -Principal Engineer

Medical Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • World-class health coverage for employees and dependents
  • Financial planning and future security programs
  • Emotional and mental health support
  • Comprehensive wellbeing programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship programs

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