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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: 31 days ago
Closes: Nov 2, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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

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This position within Qualcomm’s Post Silicon Engineering group is for a mid-level engineer responsible for developing and executing test methodologies and characterizing leading-edge LP-DDR & PC-DDR subsystem components such as DRAM controllers, mixed-signal PHY IPs, and power distribution networks. The role involves creating and automating test scripts to validate electrical compliance, driving silicon bring-up and debug at external foundries, and performing parametric analysis over various conditions. Engineers will collaborate with IC design, systems engineering, customer engineering, and hardware applications teams to resolve issues in a time-critical environment, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to guard-banding strategies for manufacturing readiness. Preferred qualifications include experience with Python/C# for test automation, knowledge of high-speed interfaces, familiarity with DDR protocols, and hands-on lab equipment expertise.

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Python C# VLSI technologies mixed-signal semiconductor physics High-Speed test and characterization DDR 2/3/4/5 LPDDR 2/3/4/5 Oscilloscopes TDRs/VNAs J-BERT Board Design concepts ASIC device level characterization test automation development problem solving skills verbal communications skills written communications skills project management methodology updates

What you'll do

Define and execute test methodologies for LP-DDR & PC-DDR subsystem components.
Develop and automate test scripts to accelerate silicon evaluation and improve turnaround time.
Perform parametric analysis of silicon behavior over various operating conditions.
Drive root-cause failure analysis to closure for design, test, or system-level issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues in a time-critical environment.
Assist in hardware design and debug power integrity (PI) and signal integrity (SI) issues.
Contribute to guard-banding strategies and characterization sign-off for manufacturing readiness.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and 1+ years of hardware engineering experience.
Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field preferred.
Experience with Python/C# for test automation required.
Strong understanding of VLSI technologies, CMOS analog and digital circuits, mixed-signal systems.
Knowledge of high-speed test and characterization including eye diagrams, differential signals, jitter analysis.
Familiarity with DDR/LPDDR protocols, interfaces, IO receiver/transmitter, timing diagrams.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, TDRs/VNAs, J-BERT.

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