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Replacement Position\nSuccessful candidate responsibilities include the following:\nASIC silicon bring-up and validation (functional, electrical, performance and power) of the audio IP core, DSP, various audio interfaces (I2S, PCM, SLIMbus, SoundWire, Audio Codec) and accelerators (low-power AI/ML inference).\nDevelop functional test/validation plans, implement, and execute block-level and full sub-system/SoC testing \nUse lab equipment such as audio generators/analyzers and oscilloscopes to validate audio IP blocks and interfaces.\nInteract with multiple engineering teams (Digital and mixed signal design and verification, HW architecture, SW/FW), across different geographies to debug, isolate and resolve SW and customer issues \nLeverage FW and drivers and create procedures and test automation to speed-up and enhance validation \nTest and debug both on ASIC platforms and emulation (FPGA prototyping systems) \nCollect, analyze, and validate performance specifications and requirements \nRequired:\nMin 2+ years embedded firmware development with C, firmware, silicon validation, or related work experience.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nStrong programming and/or scripting skills (C, assembly, python, etc.)\nStrong understanding of embedded system design ( CPU, Bus architectures, Caches, interconnects, clocks )\nExperience with Real-Time embedded operating systems\nProficiency with lab equipment such as protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and probes.\nExperience working in an embedded environment\nExperience with low level CPU or DSP processor control/programming\nFamiliarity with machine learning algorithms and techniques.\nExperience with tools such as JTAG and ARM compliant debuggers\nExperience with ARM AHB, AXI, APB or similar on-chip interconnects\nExperience with board/platform-level debug\nExperience debugging low level software and hardware issues\nExperience with Source Control ( Perforce, Git )\nFamiliarity with raw analog/digital audio formats and properties\nDetail oriented with strong analytical and debugging skills\nStrong communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills\n4+ years of experience\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.\nApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nQualcomm 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.\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.\nPay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:\n$129,600.00 - $179,600.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. 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. 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