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Responsible for verification of Graphics IP , and performing pre- and post-silicon verification to verify correctness and ensure performance and power goals are met.\nThe responsibilities of this role include:\nOwning and executing on key independent tasks towards program requirements\nUsing verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.\nWorking within prescribed timeline requirements and resource constraints\nApplying independent creative thought to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.\nResearch through available resources and engagement with various inter-disciplinary teams\nUsing deductive problem solving to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required.\nPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nApplies Graphics knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, and verify the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.\nCreates and maintains verification test benches and environments in System Verilog/UVM\nCreate and leverage advanced testing frameworks to generate and recreate real-world system integration conditions\nCollaborates with Architecture, Software , Firmware, Design , Modeling, Emulation and Post-silicon validation teams to define and develop test methodology and content\nParticipate in GPU architecture, micro-architecture reviews\nCollect, organize and execute various forms of system level test content including directed testcases, gaming benchmarks, standards compliance testsuites, and system level scenarios\nBuild automation for continue integration and testing based on latest GPU IP\nHelp collect and analyze test results using straightforward statistics and data predictions to track benchmarks and identify issues\nWorks with team members to understand and align on narrow scope of feature development and meet targets.\nWrite technical documentation and feature descriptions for straightforward projects under the direction of a supervisor.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.\nPREFERRED SKILLS\nExperience in GPU based verification\nExperience in system or sub-system level verification\nConcurrency, Preemption, Stress testing frameworks\nTestbench Architecture and Implementation\nGFX API Exposure : Vulkan/DX11/DX12 Exposure\nScripting and automation skills (Python, Make, Airflow etc)\nEmbedded FW Development and Debugging\nBenchmarking and Performance Analysis\nWindows and/or Linux OS Kernel Architecture\nC/C++, GNU Toolchain, Visual Studio\nFormal verification - FPV and DPV experience is a plus\nExperience with emulation/prototyping/hybridbuild and execution flows (Veloce, Palladium, Zebu, Protium, HAPS, qemu)\nDevelopment of synthesizable transactors, monitors, scoreboards for emulation platforms\nEmbedded FW and/or Kernel level development and debugging skills (C/C++, Makefile, gdb, uboot, uefi, kernel-mode drivers)\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).\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$141,300.00 - $211,900.00The 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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