Lead CPU Validation and Debug Engineer

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Description For Lead CPU Validation and Debug Engineer

Qualcomm's Silicon Validation team is seeking a Lead CPU Validation and Debug Engineer to join their central SoC digital hardware organization. This role is crucial for ensuring overall SoC silicon quality, working closely with architects, designers, verification engineers, software engineers, and customers. The position requires extensive experience in hardware engineering, focusing on post-silicon and emulation CPU validation and debugging. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in processor architecture, cache systems, and low-level programming. This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at a global leader in semiconductor innovation, with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities. The position is based in Bangalore, India, and offers exposure to advanced CPU architectures and complex system-on-chip designs.

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Responsibilities For Lead CPU Validation and Debug Engineer

  • Create complex test content scenarios in Baremetal/Linux OS world
  • Understand hardware modules constituting CPU sub-system and interfaces
  • Work with hardware design team to develop low level drivers
  • Develop and execute hardware functional validation plans
  • Drive hardware debugging to conclusion
  • Measure power/performance/coverage and other KPI metrics

Requirements For Lead CPU Validation and Debug Engineer

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  • Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field
  • Good understanding of processor architecture, Multicore/Multiprocessor with SMP/heterogenous cores
  • Good understanding of Cache hierarchy, coherency, and snoop concepts
  • C language expertise for low level programming, Assembly language
  • Experience with ARM or x86 CPU Architecture
  • Knowledge of SoC architecture paradigms
  • Linux operating system expertise
  • Experience with JTAG based debuggers

Benefits For Lead CPU Validation and Debug Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • World-class health coverage for employees and dependents
  • Financial planning and future security programs
  • Emotional and mental wellbeing support
  • Work-life balance programs
  • Continuous learning and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship opportunities

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