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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SoC Systems & Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $98,500.0 - $147,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Microprocessors, Linux on Embedded Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Emulators, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), White-Box Testing, Hardware Interface Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Kernel Debuggers, PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Software Prototyping, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, System Programming, System Testing, SystemVerilog, Systems Integration, Tcl (Programming Language), Verilog, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Performance Testing, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Fpga Hardware, Concurrency, Hardware Testing, Peripherals, Git, Linux Development, Information Technology, Low Latency, Power Analysis (Cryptography), Bare Metal, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1249c855-ba07-4748-8ce6-b33ccdefeb5f ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. * Experience in one or more of the following areas: + ASIC / SoC Design + Hardware or System Debug + Validation Engineering + FPGA Development + Emulation Platforms + CAD / EDA / Software Development * Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment., * Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. * Experience with complex SoC architectures including CPUs, DSPs, GPUs, DDR, NoCs, peripherals, and interconnects. * Experience with Linux and embedded software development. * Familiarity with modern AI-assisted engineering workflows and automation technologies. Core Technical Skills Programming & Software * C/C++ * Python * Tcl * Perl * Linux / Embedded Linux * Software Design and Development Practices * Automation and Scripting Hardware & SoC * ASIC Design * SoC Architecture * Hardware Validation * Hardware Debug * Performance and Power Analysis * RTL Design * Verilog / SystemVerilog * FPGA Design Tools & Infrastructure * JTAG Debug * Git * JIRA * CI/CD Automation Flows * Simulation, Emulation, and Prototyping Tools * Linux Development Environments * Hardware and Software Debug Tools, SoC/System Validation Expertise - End-to-end pre-silicon and post-silicon validation, bring-up, system integration, and silicon debug. * Hardware-Software Co-Debug - Strong debugging across SoC architecture, embedded software, firmware, drivers, and hardware interfaces. * Validation Content & Framework Development - Design scalable test content, automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, analysis, and debug infrastructure. * Low-Level Programming - Proficiency in C/C++, Python, Assembly, Linux, device drivers, and bare-metal software development. * Architecture & Domain Knowledge - Deep understanding of CPU, DDR, NoC/interconnects, memory hierarchy, clock/power management, low-power modes, and performance architecture. * Performance, Power & Concurrency Analysis - System-level validation of bandwidth, latency, QoS, throughput, scalability, and power-performance tradeoffs. * Pre-Silicon Platforms - Experience with simulation, emulation (RUMI/Veloce/FPGA), RTL understanding, and validation readiness. * AI-Driven Validation - Applying AI/ML to improve validation productivity. * Lab & Debug Tools - Hands-on experience with JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, kernel debuggers, and silicon debug methodologies. * Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work effectively across architecture, design, firmware, software, and validation teams to drive silicon quality., Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field. ## Description We are seeking highly motivated engineers to join Qualcomm's SoC Design, Validation, Debug, Infrastructure, FPGA, and Emulation organizations. In this role, you will work on industry-leading SoCs and development platforms spanning design, validation, system debug, silicon characterization, CAD software, FPGA prototyping, and emulation. You will collaborate closely with architects, RTL designers, verification engineers, software developers, and validation teams to develop innovative solutions that improve product quality, accelerate system bring-up, and enable next-generation computing platforms., * Develop and enhance solutions supporting SoC design, validation, debug, FPGA prototyping, and emulation environments. * Design, implement, validate, and debug hardware and software components used in advanced SoC development platforms. * Perform pre-silicon and post-silicon bring-up, failure analysis, root-cause investigation, and performance characterization. * Develop automation, infrastructure, and tooling using modern programming languages and scripting environments. * Support debugging of low-level hardware and software issues across complex SoC platforms. * Analyze system performance, power, functionality, reliability, and timing across multiple subsystems. * Collaborate with global engineering teams, technology partners, and tool vendors to improve methodologies, workflows, and product quality. * Leverage automation and AI technologies to improve engineering productivity and debug efficiency., * Pre-silicon and post-silicon bring-up * Failure analysis and root-cause debugging * Platform-level debug * Lab equipment usage * JTAG and trace-based debugging * PVT and marginality analysis * AI-assisted debug automation Power & Performance Validation * Power characterization * Thermal analysis * Vmin/Fmax characterization * CPU/GPU/DDR/NoC analysis * Performance optimization * Low-power design methodologies DFT & Manufacturing Validation * MBIST * ATPG * Structural testing * Yield analysis * Scan-based debug * Silicon characterization FPGA Firmware & Embedded Systems * Xilinx and Intel FPGA platforms * FPGA firmware development * Embedded Linux * PCIe, AXI, Ethernet, and I2C protocols * High-speed digital design * Clock domain crossing and timing closure Emulation & Platform Methodology * FPGA prototyping * Palladium and Veloce platforms * Emulation build generation * Platform bring-up * System-level debug methodologies * Timing closure and deployment flows CAD & EDA Software Development * CAD tool development * Algorithms and data structures * Emulation infrastructure * Synthesis optimization * Partitioning * Clock optimization * Compute and storage optimization, 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 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. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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