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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Posted
145 days ago
Closes
Jul 22, 2026

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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The Senior Emulation Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies is part of the central SoC digital hardware organization's Emulation Team, responsible for developing and supporting pre-silicon platforms. This position involves designing, deploying, and debugging emulation builds across various FPGA-based platforms, collaborating with architects, designers, verification engineers, software developers, and customers globally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in emulation tools like Veloce and Palladium, as well as expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, C programming, Python, and TCL scripting. They must be proficient in FPGA technologies from Xilinx and Intel, with a deep understanding of SoC components such as CPUs, DSPs, multimedia, and peripherals. The role demands strong cross-site collaboration skills and the ability to engage effectively with vendors and executives while addressing complex pre-silicon prototyping challenges.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop uniform methodologies for emulation build generation across diverse FPGA platforms.
  • Deploy and debug new FPGA emulation/prototyping hardware and software in pre-silicon environments.
  • Validate and debug digital circuits, focusing on CPU and SoC architectures.
  • Collaborate with vendors and cross-site teams to enhance emulation tools and processes.
  • Provide executive-level communication regarding emulation project status and technical challenges.

What we're looking for

  • 15 years of experience in emulation and silicon environments.
  • Expertise in FPGA-based emulation platforms and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog, C programming, Python, and TCL scripting.
  • Experience with Xilinx/Intel FPGAs, tools, and timing closure techniques.
  • Strong understanding of CPU and SoC architectures, including building blocks.

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