Full-Time

CPU Core Validation Sr Lead Engineer

Hardware Engineering

Posted on 5/26/2025

Qualcomm

Qualcomm

10,001+ employees

Develops semiconductors and wireless technologies

No salary listed

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Category
🛠️Hardware Engineering (1)
Required Skills
C/C++
FPGA
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree in CS/EE with 5+ years’ experience
  • 3+ Experience in Silicon Validation and bring up
  • Implementation of assembly, C/C++ language embedded firmware
  • Experience with software tool chain including assemblers, C compilers, Makefiles, and source code control tools.
Responsibilities
  • Develop detailed test plan considering the IP arch and uarch features.
  • Work with CPU design and verification teams to develop CPU bring up and functional validation test plans for the IP owned.
  • Develop validation methodology and test contents to exercise on emulators during pre-Si phase and on Silicon.
  • Work with SOC bring up teams, software teams to plan CPU core features bringup and end to end validation.
  • Triage and debug failures on Silicon.
  • Develop test contents and testing strategies to assist validation of CPU on silicon.
  • Work with CPU verification teams to reproduce silicon fails on emulators and FPGAs.
  • Work with design team to suggest, architect new debug features to improve future CPU bringup’s.
Desired Qualifications
  • Good understanding of micro-processor architecture, in domains such as: Cache Coherence, Memory ordering and Consistency, Prefetching, Branch Prediction, Renaming, Speculative execution, and Address Translation/Memory Management.
  • Knowledge of Random Instruction Sequencing (RIS) and testing a given design, at the Block/Unit-level and Subsystem/Chip-level for proving correctness.
  • Experience in writing Test plans and Assembly code.
  • Ability to develop and work independently on a block/unit of the design.

Qualcomm develops and commercializes advanced wireless technologies and semiconductor products. The company designs and manufactures integrated circuits that are essential for mobile devices, automotive applications, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Qualcomm's products work by enabling enhanced connectivity and efficient power management, which improves the performance of smart devices and networks. Unlike many competitors, Qualcomm also generates revenue through licensing its extensive patent portfolio, allowing other companies to use its technologies. The goal of Qualcomm is to drive the evolution of connectivity and performance in various electronic applications.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1985

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  • Partnership with Context enhances Qualcomm's AI capabilities and market influence.
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  • Increased competition in wearable chipsets from Samsung and Apple.
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  • Departure of key financial executive may impact Qualcomm's financial strategy.

What makes Qualcomm unique

  • Qualcomm leads in semiconductor innovation, focusing on advanced wireless technologies.
  • The company excels in patent licensing, generating significant revenue from its portfolio.
  • Qualcomm's integrated circuits enhance connectivity and power management across diverse applications.

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Premium-free health coverage

Onsite health & fitness centers

Retirement programs

Disability & life insurance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Parental leave

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