Hardware Validation Engineer – Server

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
Santa Clara, CA Posted 22 days ago $180,500–$270,700 / year
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TL;DR

Qualcomm Technologies is hiring a Staff or Sr. Staff Hardware Validation Engineer to lead board and system bring-up for server platforms from EVT through production, ensuring functional readiness by developing comprehensive validation plans and executing hands-on debug across hardware, firmware, and software domains. The role involves deep technical expertise in power sequencing, reset behavior, clock management, and PCIe/DDR validation, as well as automation tool development using Python, Shell, and TCL scripts. Candidates must have a strong background in server-class platform validation with experience in BIOS/BMC debugging and factory support, alongside excellent documentation and communication skills to manage complex projects independently.

Skills

Python Shell TCL PCIe DDR I2C SPI MDIO GPIO Oscilloscopes Logic analyzers Protocol analyzers BIOS BMC

What you'll do

  • Lead board and system bring-up from first power-on to full functional enablement.
  • Own functional validation plans for server platforms through EVT and DVT stages.
  • Perform deep hands-on debug across hardware, firmware, and software domains.
  • Drive root-cause analysis and validate fixes for complex issues.
  • Develop or maintain automation tools/scripts (Python, Shell, TCL) for efficient testing.
  • Generate detailed validation reports, bring-up guides, and debug documentation.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience in board or platform hardware validation.
  • Hands-on expertise with server-class or high-performance platforms.
  • Strong understanding of power sequencing, reset, clocks, and board-level debug.
  • Experience validating PCIe, DDR, Ethernet at a functional level.
  • Proficiency with lab equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Ability to independently own validation execution and drive root-cause analysis.

Market check

Salary context

This $180,500–$270,700 range sits above 78% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$151,900–$228,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$152,406–$217,556

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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