Job description
The Senior SoC Debug Engineer position at Qualcomm involves working within the Silicon Validation team, which is integral to ensuring the quality of SoC silicon. The role requires collaboration with architects, designers, and software engineers to address and resolve issues at the embedded platform level. The engineer will focus on both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases, employing advanced debugging techniques and strategies. This position emphasizes the use of Gen AI for automating the debug flow and improving efficiency in isolating system failures.
Requirements
- 5 to 8 years of experience with pre-silicon and post-silicon enabling and debugging at the embedded platform level.
- Strong understanding of RTL and ability to perform RTL inspection.
- Knowledge and experience with Gen AI for automating the debug flow.
- Experience in debugging low-level software and hardware issues.
- Familiarity with debug tools including JTAG and lab equipment such as Logic Analyzers and Oscilloscopes.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Bring up, debug, and analyze failures at the embedded platform level in both pre-Si and post-Si phases.
- Support, develop, and implement solutions for faster debugging at the platform level.
- Create debug strategies and plans for partners to rapidly triage failures and isolate specific components.
- Utilize Gen AI automation to enhance the debugging process.
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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