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As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.\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.\nJob Title: Emulation / FPGA Prototyping Engineer\nExperience: 5 to 6 years\nLocation: Qualcomm Hyderabad\nEmployment Type: Full-time\nRole Overview:\nWe are looking for an experienced engineer with strong expertise in Emulation and FPGA Prototyping to join our team at Qualcomm Hyderabad.\nThe ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building, validating, and debugging complex SoC/IP designs using emulation platforms and FPGA prototypes.\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelop and maintain FPGA-based prototypes and emulation environments for SoC/IP verification.\nIntegrate and validate high-speed and low-speed interfaces on emulation/FPGA platforms.\nCollaborate with design and verification teams to ensure functional correctness and performance.\nDebug hardware/software issues and provide timely solutions.\nOptimize emulation flows for faster turnaround and improved coverage.\nRequired Skills & Experience:\n5+ years of experience in Emulation and FPGA Prototyping.\nFamiliarity with high-speed protocols such as:PCIe, UFS, USB, EMAC\n\nExperience in DDR(LP4/LP5/LP6) protocols and memory subsystem integration.\nFamiliarity with low-speed protocols such as:I2C, SPI, UART, SPMI, RFFE\n\nExperience in AMBA protocols APB/AHB/AXI\nProficiency in RTL design and integration (Verilog/System Verilog).\nHands-on experience with emulation platforms (e.g., Cadence Palladium, Synopsys ZeBu, Mentor Veloce) and FPGA boards.\nGood understanding of SoC architecture and verification methodologies.\nStrong debugging and problem-solving skills.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL) for automation.\nExposure to software bring-up on FPGA/emulation platforms.\nKnowledge of hardware/software co-verification.\nEducation:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.\nApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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