SoC Power Validation Engineer

Qualcomm

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San Diego, Ca,Us, US Posted 44 days ago $115,600–$173,400 / year
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As a Power Validation Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the Global SoC hardware organization’s validation team to ensure silicon quality through post-silicon validation of CPU/GPU/DDR/NOC power at both core and system levels. Your daily tasks include performing pre-si and post-si power, thermal, and performance correlation across various IPs, executing regression testing, analyzing data, and collaborating with architects and designers to develop comprehensive validation plans. You will also automate validation flows using Python or similar scripting languages, debug low-level software and hardware issues with tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers, and document findings to propose innovative solutions for optimizing power consumption. This role requires a deep understanding of digital design fundamentals, SoC architecture, and power reduction techniques, along with proficiency in C and Python programming, lab equipment usage, and multitasking skills.

Skills

Python C JTAG Lauterbach Trace32 RTL Vmin/Fmax measurements Silicon parametric testing Logic analyzers Oscilloscopes Power validation Thermal analysis Performance characterization Regression testing PVT testing Validation automation Post-silicon validation

What you'll do

  • Perform pre-silicon and post-silicon power, thermal, and performance correlation at the system level.
  • Execute regression and PVT testing across SoC IPs; analyze data to extract key metrics.
  • Debug low-level software and hardware issues using JTAG and kernel debuggers.
  • Conduct Vmin/Fmax measurements for performance characterization of SoCs.
  • Automate validation flows and data collection using Python or similar scripting languages.
  • Document observations, propose innovative solutions for optimizing chipset power consumption.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience with post-silicon validation techniques for CPU/GPU/DDR/NOC power.
  • Deep understanding of SoC system architecture and low-power design methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation and data analysis.
  • Strong debugging skills using JTAG, kernel debuggers, and other lab equipment.
  • Ability to execute regression testing and analyze PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) data.
  • Excellent analytical and multitasking abilities with a focus on meeting deadlines.

Market check

Salary context

This $115,600–$173,400 range sits above 19% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,980–$218,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$153,100–$216,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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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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