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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.\nPost-Silicon Validation & Emulation Responsibilities:\nPerform Silicon bring-up, measure Post-Si Vmin/Fmax, Power, thermal data, correlate, characterize and analyze at the system level across various PVTs and SoC IPs \nDebug low-level software and hardware issues, utilizing various debug tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers\nManage emulation builds, run tests, identify failures and performance issues, and collaborate with CAD, RTL, and Design teams to resolve them.\nAutomate validation flows, data collection, and analysis using Python or similar scripting languages\nQualifications:\nUnderstanding of mobile chip architecture (CPU, GPU, DDR, NOCs, etc.), basic RTL, and exposure to transistor power fundamentals\nKnowledge of regression and PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) testing, including data analysis and extraction of key metrics.\nExperience in debugging low-level software and hardware issues, including the use of debug tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers (e.g., Lauterbach Trace32).\nExcellent programming and scripting skills in preferred languages (C & Python), with knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages and familiarity with prompt engineering\nExperience in architecting and developing test bench infrastructure for CPU/SoC emulation across different platforms.\nGood written and oral communication skills, multitasking skills, and understanding of deadline requirements.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.\n6+ months of experience with architecture and design tools.\n6+ months of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.\n6+ months of experience with design verification methods.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.\nOR\nMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.\nQualcomm 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  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).\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.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  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).\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.\nEEO 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.\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.\nPay rangeand Other Compensation & Benefits :\n$101,400.00 - $152,200.00The 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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