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The team is responsible for pre-silicon emulation and post-silicon validation of Qualcomm SoCs and cellular modem subsystems, working closely with Architecture, Design/DV, Firmware, Software, Emulation, RF and other validation teams.\nThe role involves developing validation content, bringing up modem subsystems on emulation and silicon platforms, executing comprehensive validation, automating test flows, and debugging complex hardware/firmware/system issues. The engineer will contribute to upcoming modem programs, including 6G and XR-related validation and emulation work.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.OR\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.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop and execute pre-silicon and post-silicon validation plans for modem and SoC subsystems.\nDevelop directed, random and pseudo-random diagnostics and reusable validation content in C/C++ and scripting languages.\nBring up and debug modem subsystems on hardware emulators and silicon platforms.\nDevelop automation for validation, regression execution, data collection and failure triage using Python or similar scripting languages.\nDebug low-level hardware, firmware and software issues using JTAG/Lauterbach Trace32 and related debug tools.\nAnalyze system-level issues involving modem cores, interfaces, memory, power/performance and RF interactions.\nWork cross-functionally with Architecture, Design, DV, Firmware, Software, Emulation and RF teams to resolve issues and meet program milestones.\nSupport silicon bring-up, RMA/debug and validation coverage closure as needed.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.\n3+ years of relevant experience in SoC validation, modem validation, emulation, embedded systems or silicon bring-up.\nStrong C/C++ programming and Python/scripting skills.\nHands-on experience with ARM/DSP-based SoCs and embedded environments.\nExperience in low-level hardware/software debug and test-content development.\nFamiliarity with JTAG-based debugging; experience with Lauterbach Trace32/CMM scripting is desirable.\nGood understanding of SoC architecture, processors, memory and peripheral interfaces.\nStrong analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to communicate effectively and collaborate with local and global engineering teams.\nPreferred Qualifications\nUnderstanding of digital communication principles and cellular modem architecture/data flow.\nExperience with cellular technologies and modem/RF subsystem validation.\nExperience with system-level validation, power/performance testing and post-silicon bring-up.\nDSP/Hexagon architecture knowledge is a plus.\nApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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