DDRSS Validation Engineer (RTL + Silicon Debug)
QualcommDDRSS Validation Engineer (RTL + Silicon Debug)
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/3/2026
Compensation
$140,000 - $210,000 per year
Job description
Qualcomm is seeking a highly motivated validation engineer to support next-generation SoC platforms. This role involves pre-silicon verification, emulation, and post-silicon validation, with a focus on deep debugging in RTL/Verilog environments and hands-on silicon bring-up. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between design, DV, and system validation by developing firmware in C. The position requires collaboration across various teams to ensure robust functionality across simulation, emulation, and silicon platforms.
Requirements
- 6β9 years of experience in SoC validation, design verification, or post-silicon validation.
- Strong debug skills in Verilog/SystemVerilog simulation environments.
- Experience with firmware development in C for embedded systems.
- Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up, debug, and validation.
- Solid understanding of computer architecture and SoC subsystems.
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end validation of SoC subsystems across RTL simulation, emulation platforms, and post-silicon environments.
- Perform deep debug of functional issues including root-causing failures in RTL simulations and testbenches.
- Develop and maintain production quality firmware in C to manage DDRSS IP sequences.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, DV teams, and system validation teams.
- Develop tools and automation to improve validation efficiency and data collection.
Benefits
- Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts Β· latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
198
FY2026
Approval rate
98.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
59,278
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.0%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-22%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
+30%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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