Qualcomm · 1 day ago
Hardware Debug Senior Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $167K/yr
5+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Debug Senior Engineer to join their Cloud System Validation team, which develops advanced AI inference solutions for data centers. The role involves post-silicon validation, debugging, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the performance of Qualcomm's server and AI product technology.
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Responsibilities
Execute post-silicon validation for SOC interfaces including Ethernet, PCIe, and USB. HSIO electrical validation across Silicon bring-up, platform enablement, volume data analysis
Coordinate with design, ATE, validation, bench, software and customer Engineering teams for chip bring-up, issue debug, and root cause analysis
Document validation results, track and debug chip issues, and provide optimized settings to software API teams
Execute validation plans, test methodologies, and measurement procedures for Ethernet, PCIe functional validation and high-speed I/Os
Investigate and resolve PCIe, Memory, MCA (Machine Check Architecture), micro-controller, and RAS (reliability, availability, and serviceability) related failures with customers
Collaborate with design, validation, and architecture teams to develop content coverage, test patterns, and debugging strategies
Utilize debug tools (e.g., protocol analyzers, SCAN, and JTAG) to narrow down and root cause customer issues
Travel to development and customer sites as needed to support rack-level solution deployment and validation
Influence and communicate technical recommendations across disciplines and geographic locations
Coordinate and deliver technical training for ODMs, with a focus on rack-level system integration and deployment
Qualification
Required
Coding skills in scripting languages (Unix, Linux, Python, Perl). Knowing C/C++ is a plus
Ability to read and understand schematics
Hardware debug and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills to interact with team and across functional teams
Working in lab environment
Experience in post-silicon validation
Experience in high-speed IO interfaces, especially PCI Express protocol
Experience in using lab equipment such as BERT, VNA, scopes, protocol analyzer, signal generator, jtag debugger, etc
Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-team coordination and customer issue resolution
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field
Preferred
5+ years of total experience, including: PCIe functional and protocol (Gen1~Gen5) debug, including PCIe IP bring-up, validation, and analysis
Ethernet functional and protocol validation, debug, and analysis
Memory functional and protocol validation and/or debug
MCA/MCE validation and/or debug
RAS validation and/or debug
Master's degree in computer/electrical engineering, or related field
5+ yrs. experience in Engineering or related work experience
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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