At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and validate cutting-edge ASIC products while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Company: Join Qualcomm, a leader in technology innovation shaping the future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the tech world with high-performance, low-power products.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and strong programming skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 154900 $ per year.
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross‑functional groups to determine product execution path.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
- PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.
What You’ll Do
- Characterize analog blocks and perform PHY/Link Layer/Protocol compliance against various industry standards such as PCIe, Ethernet, and UCIe.
- Bring up silicon, debug issues, present test results, and generate validation reports.
- Define test plans and develop test methodologies for various tests.
- Develop and standardize test scripts for various tests and automate test equipment.
- Determine equipment and accessories needs for various tests.
- Study signal integrity and power integrity for evaluation boards and for silicon.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science is at a minimum.
- Strong knowledge in various specifications such PCIe (Gen1 to Gen7), IEEE 100G CK (C2M, CR, KR), and OIF 100G CEI (VSR, MR, LR), 224G, UCIe, etc.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, Matlab, C/C++, or other scripting languages.
- Proficiency in using and automating test instruments such as Scope, BERT, Logic Analyzer/Exerciser, VNA, Power Supplies and Multimeters, etc.
- Strong understandings of SerDes architecture (NRZ, PAM4) and theory of operation: PLL, CDR, CTLE, FFE, DFE, etc.
- Experience in using compliance software such as SIGTEST, SEASIM, COM, etc.
- Experience in PCB design and good understandings of signal integrity, insertion loss, return loss, TDR.
- Direct experience in SerDes related electrical validation.
- Working experience with PCIe and Ethernet protocol layers is a definite plus.
- Good understanding of design blocks like MAC and PCS is a plus.
- Experience in optical and die2die validation is a plus.
- Experience in Mango Database, HTML, JavaScript for data post processing and analysis is a plus.
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.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $104,900.00 - $154,900.00. The 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. In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
Senior Validation Engineer in Toronto employer: Qualcomm
Qualcomm Canada ULC is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for Display Silicon System Debug Engineers to thrive. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to mentorship opportunities and the chance to work alongside industry leaders in a cutting-edge environment. Located in Canada, the company offers competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, ensuring that you can pursue meaningful and rewarding employment while contributing to groundbreaking technology.
