Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer
Qualcomm
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This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $161,050–$212,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $118k versus about $187k for comparable roles.
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has 623 open roles on FindRole.
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The RF/Mixed-Signal Post-Silicon Validation Engineer joins the RFMS Product Development team to focus on the bring-up, development, and validation of modem and RF mixed-signal blocks. This hands-on, lab-focused role involves ensuring end-to-end functionality of the RF transceiver chain through characterization, debug, and production enablement. The engineer will design experiments to characterize performance, develop test hardware and software, and create automation frameworks for data analysis. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, C#, and AI-assisted tools, alongside experience with spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, high-speed digitizers, and JTAG debuggers. The role addresses the critical challenge of validating mixed-signal IP and performing statistical data analysis, including bias reduction and predictive analysis from limited sample sets, to support production qualification and manufacturing enablement for complex integrated circuits.
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