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Compute DSP/AI Subsystem Validation Engineer

Qualcomm

On-site
Markham, ON
Full-time
Entry
1+ yrs
$90k–$135kPosted 4d ago

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Job description

Qualcomm is hiring a Compute DSP/AI Subsystem Validation Engineer — a full-time, based in Markham, ON role ($90k–$135k). Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.

Compute DSP/AI Subsystem Validation Engineer

Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada

Department: ASICS Engineering

Work Location: onsite


Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Qualcomm enables a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. As the world's leading wireless tech innovator, we push the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-gen experiences and drive digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. Our roadmap of breakthrough technologies expands our mobile innovations and solutions to support virtually every connected device. With our leadership in wireless connectivity, high-performance, low-power computing, and on-device AI, we’re powering the connected intelligent edge.

We are searching for a validation engineer interested in developing world-class solutions for the next generation of AI/ML and video processing IP. New Position

Role & Responsibilities

In this role responsibilities include, although not limited to:

  • Contribute to IP verification during the pre/post silicon phase of next generation SOC

  • Collaborate with design and software teams to debug and resolve issues

  • Design and translate high level customer use to hardware specific verification plans

  • Develop and automate test plans; refactor and optimize test code

  • Manage validation and testing of the driver/hardware

  • Migrate/integrate cross team drivers to new platforms as test required

  • Delivery of low-level hardware drivers for Qualcomm Snapdragon Subsystems validation

  • Support post-silicon bring-up, functional, and performance testing

  • Perform power correlations, analysis and reporting

Skills:

  • You will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience

  • Experience in low level and/or embedded software development in C, C++, Assembly and Python.

  • Experience with Windows and Linux OS environment

  • Experience in ARM, DSP processors, Windows/Linux environments.

  • Experience in automation and test/integration methodologies

  • Experience developing/enhancing validation methodologies and infrastructure solutions

  • Experience with SCM tools (Git, Perforce), and defect tracking (JIRA).

  • Experience with digital and analog circuit is a strong asset

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Strong debug skills

Preferred Skills

  • Developing and optimizing test framework and tools to create a controlled validation environment to support large scale validation

  • Designing and defining new validation strategy as well as detailed test plans

  • Help debug efforts for issues found during Pre-silicon (FPGA) and Post-silicon

  • Define, design, and execute platform Pre-Silicon and Post-Silicon validation plans for current and future products

  • Debug hardware/software issues using Lauterbach Trace32 (T32) for register access, memory analysis, and automation.

  • Experience with low-power modes, power/performance characterization, and correlation analysis.

Applicants: 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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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).

Qualcomm 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.

To 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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$90,100.00 - $135,100.00

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 (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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Frequently asked questions

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The estimated salary range for Compute DSP/AI Subsystem Validation Engineer at Qualcomm is $90,000 - $135,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Compute DSP/AI Subsystem Validation Engineer at Qualcomm?

The required skills for Compute DSP/AI Subsystem Validation Engineer at Qualcomm include: C, C++, Assembly, Python, Windows, Linux, ARM, Git, JIRA.

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