Hiring: #Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer Company: Qualcomm Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:59:36 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : ASIC, C, C++, FPGA, Linux, Python, Root Cause Analysis, SOC, Shell, SystemVerilog About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience in ASIC verification, FPGA prototyping, or hardware emulation. Required Skills: •We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced •Develop, deploy, and maintain ASIC/FPGA emulation environments for complex SoC designs. •Port RTL designs onto industry-standard emulation platforms such as Cadence Palladium, Siemens Veloce, or FPGA prototyping systems. •Work closely with RTL, verification, architecture, and software teams to enable early hardware/software co-validation. •Develop testbenches, transactors, and verification infrastructure using SystemVerilog and C/C++. •Analyze and debug functional, performance, and system-level issues in emulation environments. •Create automation scripts and workflows using Python to improve productivity, regression execution, and debug efficiency. •Partner cross-functionally with design teams to optimize designs for emulation performance and resource utilization. Qualifications: •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. •0-2+ years of experience in ASIC verification, FPGA prototyping, or hardware emulation. •Linux environment and shell scripting •ASIC and FPGA Emulation platforms •Knowledge of SoC architectures, bus protocols, and hardware/software interactions. •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. •Operational familiarity with FPGA implementation flows using Xilinx or Intel FPGAs. •Exposure to AI/ML technologies and AI-powered engineering tools. •Knowledge of PCIe, CXL, DDR, Ethernet, or other high-speed interfaces. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!