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IP Validation and Firmware Development Engineer

Qualcomm

On-site
Bangalore, India
Full-time
Senior
Staff
6+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 4d ago

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Job description

Qualcomm is hiring a IP Validation and Firmware Development Engineer — a full-time, based in Bangalore, India role. Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.

IP validation and Firmware development (Sr Lead/Staff)

Location: Bangalore, India

Department: Hardware Engineering

Work Location: onsite


Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

IP validation and Firmware development

Additional Job Description :

  • Understand the IP architecture, work with IP Design/Verification teams to understand the validation requirements, develop/port/enhance the validation software content and bring up. 

  • Develop good quality Firmware, understand complex SW scenarios and debug the Firmware issues.

  • Interface with Design/Software and other teams for the test plan and debugs. 

  • Validate the IP Functionality, expose weakness, find bugs and root cause them

  • Use silicon debug hooks to measure power/performance/coverage and other KPI metrics 

  • Work with minimal Supervision. Mentor/guide junior co-workers.

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

* Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer science Engineering. 

 

* 6 - 10 years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience. 

  • Excellent understanding of Embedded systems, Soc Architecture, Processor Architecture and Memory interfacing.

  • Excellent C expertise and hands-on experience on Firmware development/debug

  • Must have Experience in IP Validation

  • Experience in DDR and other High speed protocols is added advantage. 

  • Exposure to working on emulation/pre-si environment.

  • Exposure to instruments like oscilloscope, Logic analyzer or any other instruments.

  • Using JTAG based debuggers, compilers/linkers 

  • Should have good exposure to software development life cycle-Exposure to SoC architecture paradigms interconnects, power management,

  • Knowledge of JTAG based debuggers/compilers/linkers.

  • Software development for silicon enablement, silicon validation 

  • Exposure to scripting language preferably python

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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for IP Validation and Firmware Development Engineer at Qualcomm?

The required skills for IP Validation and Firmware Development Engineer at Qualcomm include: Embedded Systems, C, Python.

What is the seniority level for IP Validation and Firmware Development Engineer at Qualcomm?

IP Validation and Firmware Development Engineer at Qualcomm is a Senior / Staff level position.

How do I apply for IP Validation and Firmware Development Engineer at Qualcomm?

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