DDRSS Validation Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$140,000–$210,000 / yr
Posted
74 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Dec 26, 2026

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TL;DR · DDRSS Validation Engineer

The DDRSS Validation Engineer (RTL + Silicon Debug) joins the ASICS Engineering team to support next-generation SoC platforms through pre-silicon verification, emulation, and post-silicon validation. This role involves driving end-to-end validation of SoC subsystems including memory controllers, cache, and interconnects. The engineer will perform deep debug of functional issues in RTL simulations and testbenches while developing production quality firmware in C to manage DDRSS IP sequences for initialization, frequency, and power management. Key responsibilities include silicon bring-up, characterization, and creating automation tools to improve validation efficiency. Candidates must possess expertise in Verilog and SystemVerilog simulation environments, along with a strong understanding of computer architecture and memory systems. The role bridges the gap between design and system validation by resolving timing, stability, and performance issues across multiple platforms including emulation and silicon hardware.

What you'll do

  • Drive end-to-end validation of SoC subsystems including DDR, memory controllers, cache, and interconnects.
  • Perform deep debug of functional issues in RTL simulations and testbenches.
  • Analyze silicon failures related to timing, stability, and performance.
  • Develop and maintain production-quality firmware in C for DDRSS IP sequences and power management.
  • Execute firmware validation across RTL simulation, emulation systems, and physical silicon platforms.
  • Conduct hands-on silicon bring-up and characterization of new hardware features.
  • Create tools, debug infrastructure, and automation to improve validation efficiency and failure triage.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field is required with 4+ years of experience.
  • A Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field is required with 3+ years of experience.
  • A PhD in Science, Engineering, or a related field is required with 2+ years of experience.
  • Candidates must have 6–9 years of experience in SoC validation, design verification, or post-silicon validation.
  • Strong debug skills in Verilog and SystemVerilog simulation environments are required.
  • Experience developing firmware in C for embedded systems is required.
  • Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up, debug, and validation across simulation, emulation, and silicon platforms is required.
  • A solid understanding of computer architecture and SoC subsystems including memory systems like DDR, cache, and interconnect is required.

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