CPU Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - Multiple Levels
QualcommCPU Post-Silicon Validation Engineer - Multiple Levels
QualcommLocation
Santa Clara, CA, San Diego, CA, Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/3/2026
Compensation
$148,300 - $250,700 per year
Job description
The CPU Silicon Bring up and Validation Engineer at Qualcomm will be part of the CPU Silicon Bringup Team, focusing on the preparation and support for the bring up of SoCs using Custom CPUs. This role involves collaboration with CPU design and verification teams to develop test plans and strategies for CPU validation. The engineer will also work closely with SOC bring up and software teams to ensure successful CPU integration. Debugging and triaging silicon failures will be key aspects of this position.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in Silicon Validation and bring up.
- 3+ years of experience in implementation of assembly and C/C++ language embedded firmware.
- Experience with software tool chains including assemblers, C compilers, Makefiles, and source code control tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop CPU bring up and validation test plans in collaboration with design and verification teams.
- Prepare for CPU bring up through pre-work on emulation and FPGA platforms.
- Plan CPU bring up with SOC and software teams.
- Triage and debug failures on silicon.
- Develop test contents and testing strategies for CPU validation.
- Reproduce silicon failures on emulators and FPGAs with CPU verification teams.
- Suggest and architect new debug features to improve future CPU bring ups.
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 · 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
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