Graphics System/Silicon Validation Engineer
QualcommGraphics System/Silicon Validation Engineer
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$169,500 - $254,300 per year
Job description
Qualcomm is seeking a motivated engineer to join their Graphics Post-silicon team, focusing on the validation of GPU semiconductor chips. The role involves working on system-level platforms and ensuring successful commercialization through functional verification. The candidate will collaborate with various teams to debug and provide solutions for functional failures in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in silicon validation and a strong background in programming and debugging.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
- Excellent C/C++ programming skills.
- Excellent Perl/Python scripting skills.
- Knowledge in ARM CPU architecture and AHB/AXI bus protocols.
- Knowledge in GPU architecture.
- Knowledge in VLSI Design and Test Methodologies.
- Experience with lab equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
- Experience with the Lauterbach Trace32 debug platform.
- Familiarity with ARM Coresight IP.
- Familiarity with DFT/DFD.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and understand deadline requirements.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Responsibilities
- Involved in all phases of silicon validation to ensure successful commercialization of GPUs.
- Responsible for functional verification of GPUs and high-volume test screen solutions.
- Conduct power and performance correlations.
- Collaborate with production test teams, designers, DV, SW, and customer engineers.
- Solve technical challenges to enable advanced, high-performance, and power-efficient GPUs.
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
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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