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.
Skills
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.
Market check
Salary context
This
$94,200–$141,200
range sits above
4%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$140,000–$218,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$147,046–$216,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Listed pay typically runs
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Us, Ca, Santa Clara, US51 days ago
$136,000–$218,500
Python
C
C++
Linux
Silicon Bringup
Frequency Characterization
Power Characterization
Tester to System Correlation
Lab Equipment Usage
Product Binning
Data Analysis
Critical Path Analysis
Power Supply Noise Analysis
Substrate Noise Mitigation
Digital Design
BIOS
Drivers
Software Applications