Principal Engineer - Post Si Validation

General Summary:

As a Silicon Validation Lead in Qualcomm's Graphics Silicon Team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering next-generation GPU solutions that enable immersive experiences across VR, AI, IoT, autonomous systems, and high-performance computing platforms. You will be part of a global team that pioneers industry-leading GPU architectures, responsible for silicon bring-up, validation, debugging, and performance characterization.

This is a leadership role demanding deep technical acumen in silicon validation, GPU architecture, and post-silicon debug, along with a passion for cross-functional collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of hardware engineering experience
• OR
• Master's degree and 7+ years of experience
• OR
• PhD and 6+ years of experience
• 14+ years of total industry experience in silicon validation, bring-up, and GPU technology

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven expertise in GPU architecture, feature validation, and silicon bring-up
• Strong understanding of microprocessor architecture and power management subsystems
• Deep experience in debugging silicon issues related to performance, functionality, power, and physical design
• Solid experience with:
• Test content development for silicon feature validation
• Writing test vectors for tester bring-up
• Developing test plans based on use-case and architecture coverage
• Proficient in assembly, C, and Python
• Skilled in scripting languages (Perl, TCL, Shell scripts)
• Hands-on with Linux/Unix development environments
• Familiarity with hardware debug tools including:
• JTAG, Kratos, Logic Analyzers (LAs), Emulation platforms, DMMs, etc.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in performance and power characterization of GPUs
• Prior involvement in FPGA/emulation-based pre-silicon validation
• Collaboration with software, SoC, and verification teams in silicon lifecycle
• Background in defining or enhancing debug architecture for future GPU cores
• Strong cross-functional coordination and stakeholder communication

Roles & Responsibilities:

As the Silicon Validation Lead, you will:

• Drive GPU feature bring-up, validation, and debug on Qualcomm silicon
• Work with architecture, design, and verification teams to develop and execute silicon test plans
• Plan and implement power, performance, and functional validation strategies
• Prepare for silicon validation through emulation and FPGA environments
• Triage failures and debug post-silicon issues, including reproduction in pre-silicon environments
• Architect debug enhancements for future GPU silicon
• Define and lead test automation strategies to improve coverage and efficiency
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and validation teams