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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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The Senior Lead High-speed Electrical/Optical Post-Silicon Engineer joins the Central Hardware Systems team to drive measurements, validation, and debug for next-generation 224G/448G electrical and optical interconnects. This role involves performing channel characterization across packages, PCBs, and cables while correlating bench data with simulations. The engineer will lead post-silicon bring-up, perform SerDes validation, and conduct PDN failure isolation involving rail noise and power delivery issues. Key responsibilities include developing automation scripts, data reduction tools, and stress content to identify electrical or optical failures. Required expertise includes high-speed digital design, SI/PI fundamentals, and proficiency with VNAs, oscilloscopes, BERTs, and TDR equipment. The role addresses complex technical challenges in link training, equalization, and signal integrity for standards like PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet while ensuring system readiness across various hardware platforms and software environments.