The Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is responsible for supporting the development and validation of complex ASIC and FPGA-based designs. This role requires a strong background in hardware emulation and RTL verification, with a focus on system-level debugging and software-hardware co-validation. The ideal candidate will work closely with various teams to enable early hardware/software co-validation and leverage AI-driven tools for productivity. This position is based in San Diego, CA and requires onsite presence.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0-2+ years of experience in ASIC verification, FPGA prototyping, or hardware emulation.
• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog, C/C++, Linux environment and shell scripting, and Python programming.
• Experience with RTL debugging, waveform analysis, and design verification methodologies.
• Knowledge of SoC architectures, bus protocols, and hardware/software interactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• 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.
• Collaborate with design teams to optimize designs for emulation performance and resource utilization.
• Develop methodologies for waveform analysis, signal tracing, and failure root-cause identification.
• Apply AI-assisted tools and techniques to accelerate verification, debug, data analysis, and engineering productivity.
• Generate technical documentation and present findings to cross-functional teams and leadership.

• Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.