Post-Silicon Validation Test Engineer

Overview

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

Job Overview:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age – and this is where you come in.

GENERAL SUMMARY

As a Post SIlicon Validation Engineer with a focus on ARM SoC components targeted at the data center, you will work to verify the internal blocks and complexities of our SoC system and architect the required IP validation strategy. You will help set up methodologies, come up with validation plans, and verify that the newly arrived silicon meets the highest quality standards. You will also participate in architecture/product definition for the next generation of SoC by closing the loop with real silicon validation.Roles and ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute end-to-end validation plans for a set of IP (verification, functional, characterization, integration, stress)Debug issues found during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programsBuild a validation strategy that aligns with server-class compliance standardsLead collaborative test approach with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on timeWork closely with supporting teams in design, diagnostics, emulation, firmware, design verification and software to ensure readiness for first silicon arrival, enablement of IP functionality upon silicon arrival, and debug of critical featuresDevelop deep knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategyDrive technical innovation to enhance capabilities in IP validation including tools and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiativesSupport on customer platforms as requested by customer support teams.Preferred QualificationsBachelor or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering5 to 10+ years of practical experience in post silicon validation of SoCsStrong programming/scripting skills (C/C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, Tcl scripts)Strong analytical skills for test creation and debugStrong communication and collaboration skillsMust excel in a dynamic team working environmentMust be a self-starter and be able to independently drive tasks to completionLeadership and mentoring skills a definite assetProven experience in SoC interfaces and protocols relating to PCIE, DRAM, coherent socket to socket interfaces and related protocols is a strong assetExperience in silicon that is destined for the data centerKnowledge and experience in ARM v8 and v9 specificationsSolid grasp of ARM SoC concepts and architecture specifications like SMMU, GIC, Coresight and Timer architecturesKnowledge of ARM platform architecture specifications like SBSA, SBMR and SBSGExtensive experience in following technical areas:Digital logic / platform design, verification, or post-silicon verificationASIC debug techniques and methodologiesBoard / platform-level debug, including power delivery and sequencing, clock – delivery, silicon failure analysis and power measurementPhysical and protocol levels of common high speed SERDES interfacesModern lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopesComputer hardware and architecture (experience with datacenter servers a plus)

Physical Requirements

• Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.

• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.

• Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).

• Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.

• Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

As a Post SIlicon Validation Engineer with a focus on ARM SoC components targeted at the data center, you will work to verify the internal blocks and complexities of our SoC system and architect the required IP validation strategy. You will help set up methodologies, come up with validation plans, and verify that the newly arrived silicon meets the highest quality standards. You will also participate in architecture/product definition for the next generation of SoC by closing the loop with real silicon validation.

Roles and Responsibilities

+ Define and execute end-to-end validation plans for a set of IP (verification, functional, characterization, integration, stress)

+ Debug issues found during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs

+ Build a validation strategy that aligns with server-class compliance standards

+ Lead collaborative test approach with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are validated and optimized on time

+ Work closely with supporting teams in design, diagnostics, emulation, firmware, design verification and software to ensure readiness for first silicon arrival, enablement of IP functionality upon silicon arrival, and debug of critical features

+ Develop deep knowledge of system architecture, technical debug, and validation strategy

+ Drive technical innovation to enhance capabilities in IP validation including tools and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives

+ Support on customer platforms as requested by customer support teams.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering

+ 5 to 10+ years of practical experience in post silicon validation of SoCs

+ Strong programming/scripting skills (C/C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, Tcl scripts)

+ Strong analytical skills for test creation and debug

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills

+ Must excel in a dynamic team working environment

+ Must be a self-starter and be able to independently drive tasks to completion

+ Leadership and mentoring skills a definite asset

+ Proven experience in SoC interfaces and protocols relating to PCIE, DRAM, coherent socket to socket interfaces and related protocols is a strong asset

+ Experience in silicon that is destined for the data center

+ Knowledge and experience in ARM v8 and v9 specifications

+ Solid grasp of ARM SoC concepts and architecture specifications like SMMU, GIC, Coresight and Timer architectures

+ Knowledge of ARM platform architecture specifications like SBSA, SBMR and SBSG

+ Extensive experience in following technical areas:

+ Digital logic / platform design, verification, or post-silicon verification

+ ASIC debug techniques and methodologies

+ Board / platform-level debug, including power delivery and sequencing, clock – delivery, silicon failure analysis and power measurement

+ Physical and protocol levels of common high speed SERDES interfaces

+ Modern lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes

+ Computer hardware and architecture (experience with datacenter servers a plus)

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors – Computer Science, Bachelors – Engineering, Bachelors – Information Systems

Work Experiences:

Certifications:

Skills:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Work Experiences:

1+ years experience with Testing Software such as Bugzilla, LoadRunner, etc. ,1+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization. ,1+ years experience with Database Management Software. ,1+ years experience with Development Environment Software such as Apache Maven, Ruby, etc.

Certifications:

Skills:

Decomposition, Enterprise System Implementation, Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Software Testing Tools

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