SoC Debug Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $140,000–$210,000 / yr
Posted: 79 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Dec 21, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · SoC Debug Engineer

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The SoC Debug Engineer joins the Silicon Validation team within the central SoC digital hardware organization to ensure overall silicon quality. This role involves bringing up and debugging embedded platforms during both pre-Si and post-Si phases while analyzing failures at the system level. The engineer will develop solutions for faster debug, create strategies to triage PVT and marginality issues for partners, and implement Gen AI automation to streamline the debug flow. Key technical requirements include RTL inspection, knowledge of CPU and SoC architectures, and proficiency with JTAG tools and lab equipment like logic analyzers and signal generators. Candidates should possess experience in low-level software and hardware troubleshooting, along with skills in programming languages such as C, Assembly, Perl, or Python to address complex hardware integration and validation challenges.

Skills

RTL JTAG Logic Analyzer Signal Generator Python C Assembly Perl Gen AI SoC Architecture Pre-Si Post-Si PVT Fmax Vmin Scripting

What you'll do

Bring up, debug, and analyze failures at the embedded platform level during pre-Si and post-Si phases.
Develop and implement solutions to accelerate debug processes and isolate failing components within a system.
Create debug strategies and plans for partners to triage PVT and marginality issues rapidly.
Utilize Gen AI to automate and enable the debug flow.
Debug low-level software and hardware issues using JTAG and lab equipment like logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
Perform RTL inspection and analysis to support silicon validation efforts.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field is required for candidates with 4+ years of experience.
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field is required for candidates with 3+ years of experience.
PhD in Science, Engineering, or a related field is required for candidates with 2+ years of experience.
5 to 8 years of experience in pre-si and post-silicon enabling, bring-up, and failure analysis at the embedded platform level.
Experience with RTL inspection and understanding of basic RTL.
Knowledge and experience using Gen AI for automating debug flows.
Proficiency with debug tools including JTAG and lab equipment like logic analyzers, scopes, and signal generators.
Skills in programming and scripting languages such as C, Assembly, Perl, or Python.

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