CPU Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - Multiple Levels

A leading technology company specializing in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment.
$139,000 - $234,500
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Description For CPU Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - Multiple Levels

Join Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. as a CPU Post-Silicon Validation Engineer and be part of a dynamic team responsible for CPU silicon bring-up and validation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the semiconductor industry, specifically focusing on custom CPU validation and implementation.

The position involves working closely with CPU design and verification teams to develop and execute validation test plans, while also collaborating with SOC bring-up and software teams. You'll be responsible for critical tasks such as triaging and debugging silicon failures, developing test content, and working with emulation and FPGA platforms.

As a senior member of the team, you'll have the opportunity to influence future CPU designs by suggesting and architecting new debug features. The role requires a strong background in microprocessor architecture, power management, and physical design concepts, combined with hands-on experience in silicon validation and bring-up.

Qualcomm offers an excellent compensation package, including a competitive base salary range of $139,000 to $234,500, along with annual bonuses and RSU grants. The company provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k programs, and educational support.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers looking to work with a leading technology company that's at the forefront of semiconductor innovation. You'll be part of a team that directly impacts the development and validation of next-generation CPU technologies, while working in any of our state-of-the-art facilities in San Diego, Santa Clara, or Austin.

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Responsibilities For CPU Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - Multiple Levels

  • Work with CPU design and verification teams to develop CPU bring up and validation test plans
  • Prepare for CPU bring up through pre-work on emulation and FPGA platforms
  • Work with SOC bring up teams, software teams to plan CPU bring up
  • Triage and debug failures on Silicon
  • Develop test contents and testing strategies to assist validation of CPU on silicon
  • Work with CPU verification teams to reproduce silicon fails on emulators and FPGAs
  • Work with design team to suggest, architect new debug features

Requirements For CPU Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - Multiple Levels

  • BA/BS degree in CS/EE with 5+ years' experience
  • 3+ Experience in Silicon Validation and bring up
  • Implementation of assembly, C/C++ language embedded firmware
  • Experience with software tool chain including assemblers, C compilers, Makefiles, and source code control tools
  • Strong understanding of micro-processor architecture
  • Strong understanding of power management, physical design concepts
  • Experience in debug of functional, power, performance, physical design issues

Benefits For CPU Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - Multiple Levels

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Annual RSU grants
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401k program
  • Educational support

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