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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SoC Debug Engineer - **Company:** Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Perl (Programming Language), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7463f618-04e6-46c1-b136-415ef06377c2 ## About the Role * 5 to 8 years of experience with pre-si and post-silicon enabling, bring-up, analyze failures at the embedded platform level * RTL inspection and understanding of basic RTL * Gen AI knowledge and experience for automating the Debug flow * Support, develop, and implement solutions for faster debug at the platform level including isolating failing components of a system * Creating debug strategies and plans for partners to more rapidly triage failures to isolate specific components including PVT and marginality issues * Debugging low level software and hardware issues * Debug tools including JTAG * Using Lab Equipment (Logic Analyzer, Scope, Signal Generator, etc.) Educational Requirements: Bachelor's, Computer Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering Preferred, 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. Preferred Qualifications: Master's, Computer Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering Basic understanding of power and performance Some programming and scripting languages (C, Assembly, Perl, Python, etc.) Knowledge of TCU, PVT, Fmax, Vmin test methodology and hands-on experience CPU and SoC architectures Gen AI experience ## Description Qualcomm's Silicon Validation team is part of the central SoC digital hardware organization responsible for the overall quality of the SoC silicon. The validation team works closely with architects, designers, verification engineers, software engineers, and customers. We are currently seeking a candidate for the position of SoC Debug Engineer, In this role, the candidate will support three critical roles: * Bring up, debug, analyze failures at the embedded platform level in both pre-Si and post-Si phase * Support, develop, and implement solutions for faster debug at the platform level including isolating failing components of a system * Creating debug strategies and plans for partners to more rapidly triage failures to isolate specific components including PVT and marginality issues. * Gen AI automation and enablement for automating the Debug flow, 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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