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The validation team works closely with architects, designers, verification engineers, software engineers, and customers.\nAs a Power Validation Engineer, your mission will be to ensure SoC quality by using post-silicon validation techniques to verify CPU/GPU/DDR/NOC power at core and system level. You are expected to have excellent understanding of digital design fundamentals, SoC Power trees and low-power techniques, and develop deep knowledge of SoC system architecture, power reduction and optimization methods.\nResponsibilities:\nPerform Pre-Si and Post-Si Power, thermal & performance correlation, debug, and analysis at the system level across various SoC IPs.\nExecute regression and PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) testing across different parts, lots, and wafers; analyze the data and extract key metrics.\nCollaborate with architects, designers, and verification engineers to define and execute comprehensive validation plans, identify gap/risk areas.\nDocument observations and analysis; propose innovate solutions to optimize hardware and software to achieve world-class chipset low power consumption.\nDebug low-level software and hardware issues, utilizing various debug tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers.\nConduct Vmin/Fmax measurements and collect data for performance characterization.\nAutomate validation flows, data collection, and analysis using Python or similar scripting languages.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\nKnowledge of Python or similar scripting languages for automation.\nFamiliarity with prompt engineering to utilize AI.\nUnderstanding of mobile chip architecture (CPU, GPU, DDR, NOCs, etc.) and debugging low-level software and hardware issues.\nBasic RTL understanding and exposure to transistor power fundamentals.\nExperience in silicon parametric testing/characterization (Vmin/Power) is a plus.\nExcellent programming and scripting skills in preferred languages (C & Python).\nAbility to use lab equipment for testing and validation, including logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.\nDebug tools including JTAG and kernel debuggers like Lauterbach Trace32 debug platform.\nGood analytical and multitasking skills, understanding of deadline requirements.\nMust excel in a dynamic team working environment working on complex SoCs.\nAbility to work independently with little supervision.\nGreen card or Citizenship preferred.\nEducation:\nRequired: Bachelor’s degree in Computer and/or Electrical Engineering.\nPreferred: Master’s degree in Computer and/or Electrical Engineering.\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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