Compute DSP/AI Subsystem Validation Engineer (Engineer level and Up)

## Company: Qualcomm Canada ULC ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm enables a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. As the world's leading wireless tech innovator, we push the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-gen experiences and drive digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. Our roadmap of breakthrough technologies expands our mobile innovations and solutions to support virtually every connected device. With our leadership in wireless connectivity, high-performance, low-power computing, and on-device AI, we’re powering the connected intelligent edge. We are searching for a validation engineer interested in developing world-class solutions for the next generation of AI/ML and video processing IP. New Position Role & Responsibilities In this role responsibilities include, although not limited to: * Contribute to IP verification during the pre/post silicon phase of next generation SOC * Collaborate with design and software teams to debug and resolve issues * Design and translate high level customer use to hardware specific verification plans * Develop and automate test plans; refactor and optimize test code * Manage validation and testing of the driver/hardware * Migrate/integrate cross team drivers to new platforms as test required * Delivery of low-level hardware drivers for Qualcomm Snapdragon Subsystems validation * Support post-silicon bring-up, functional, and performance testing * Perform power correlations, analysis and reporting Skills: * You will have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience * Experience in low level and/or embedded software development in C, C++, Assembly and Python. * Experience with Windows and Linux OS environment * Experience in ARM, DSP processors, Windows/Linux environments. * Experience in automation and test/integration methodologies * Experience developing/enhancing validation methodologies and infrastructure solutions * Experience with SCM tools (Git, Perforce), and defect tracking (JIRA). * Experience with digital and analog circuit is a strong asset * Good communication skills (written and verbal) * Strong debug skills Preferred Skills * Developing and optimizing test framework and tools to create a controlled validation environment to support large scale validation * Designing and defining new validation strategy as well as detailed test plans * Help debug efforts for issues found during Pre-silicon (FPGA) and Post-silicon * Define, design, and execute platform Pre-Silicon and Post-Silicon validation plans for current and future products * Debug hardware/software issues using Lauterbach Trace32 (T32) for register access, memory analysis, and automation. * Experience with low-power modes, power/performance characterization, and correlation analysis. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. 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