Verification Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $94,200–$141,200 / yr
Posted: 22 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Feb 16, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $118k

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TL;DR · Verification Software Engineer

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The Verification Software Engineer joins the Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation team to ensure end-to-end silicon quality across pre- and post-silicon phases. This role involves developing, validating, and scaling system-level test content while performing complex system debug across hardware and software boundaries. The engineer will build scalable automation frameworks, design verification code for baseband engines, and develop infrastructure for concurrency and stress testing. Key responsibilities include high-speed link bring-up, driver development, and performance analysis for data center and mobile platforms. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++, Python, Assembly, Linux, and experience with RTL, Veloce, or FPGA systems. The role also requires expertise in JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and kernel debuggers to address challenges in power management, signal integrity, and high-speed SERDES interfaces while utilizing AI-driven methods for improved log analysis and code development.

Skills

C C++ Python Assembly Linux Firmware Device Drivers RTL Veloce FPGA JTAG Logic Analyzers Oscilloscopes SERDES

What you'll do

Perform end-to-end pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, bring-up, and system integration for SoC products.
Develop scalable test content, automation frameworks, and infrastructure to ensure high-quality silicon across various domains.
Conduct hardware-software co-debugging across SoC architecture, firmware, drivers, and hardware interfaces.
Write low-level code in C/C++, Python, and Assembly for bare-metal software and device driver development.
Design and enhance verification code for modem baseband, RF front-end, and high-speed SERDES links.
Analyze system performance metrics including bandwidth, latency, power consumption, and concurrency tradeoffs.
Utilize lab tools like JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes to perform complex system debugging.
Apply AI/ML techniques to improve validation productivity and automate the generation of test plans and code.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Open to new graduates and individuals with a few years of experience.
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, Assembly, Linux, device drivers, and bare-metal software development.
Experience in end-to-end pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, bring-up, system integration, and silicon debug.
Ability to perform hardware-software co-debug across SoC architecture, firmware, and hardware interfaces.
Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (Modem, RF, or SERDES), clock/power management, and performance architecture.
Experience with pre-silicon platforms including simulation, emulation (Veloce/FPGA), and RTL understanding.
Hands-on experience with lab tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and kernel debuggers.