ASICS Engineering
General Summary
About the Team
Qualcomm’s System Validation & Emulation (SVE) team is part of the central So C validation organization responsible for ensuring end-to-end silicon quality across pre- and post-silicon phases.
This role focuses on content quality, validation frameworks, and system-level validation enablement , offering deep exposure to Qualcomm So Cs through bare-metal validation content , scalable automation frameworks, and complex system debug. Engineers in this role work across HW and SW boundaries to develop, validate, and scale system-level test content , ensuring high-quality silicon validation across a wide range of So C domains.
Excellent Opportunity to work on cutting-edge So Cs across multiple product segments , including:
Premium mobile and flagship platforms
Data center
AI Accelerator platform
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced SVE Content Lead to drive validation strategy, test planning, content development, and execution for next-generation Premium Tier Mobile and AI accelerator platforms. This role owns end-to-end system-level validation content across emulation and silicon phases while partnering with Architecture, Design, DV, Software, Performance, Power, and Product teams to ensure comprehensive coverage and successful product execution.
The ideal candidate combines robust So C architecture knowledge, validation expertise, technical leadership, and program management skills to lead geographically distributed engineering teams and deliver high-quality validation solutions at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Validation Strategy & Planning
Define and drive system-level validation strategy for complex So C programs.
Develop comprehensive validation plans spanning pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.




Identify high-risk customer use cases and translate them into executable validation content.
Define stress, power, performance, scalability, and corner-case validation scenarios.
Establish platform coverage plans across Veloce, RUMI, FPGA, and Silicon environments.
Drive coverage closure based on previous program learnings and emerging architectural risks.
Content Leadership
Own end-to-end content strategy, roadmap, execution, readiness reviews, and delivery milestones.
Drive content architecture and test plan reviews across multiple subsystem domains.
Ensure content quality, scalability, reusability, and maintainability.
Lead content stabilization, qualification, and regression activities.
Drive system-level content releases for HVV, SLT, and production screening environments.
Technical Leadership
Partner with Architecture, Design, DV, Firmware, and Software teams to define validation requirements.
Lead debug of complex silicon, emulation, firmware, and software issues.
Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action plans for critical product issues.
Influence future validation methodologies, frameworks, and automation roadmaps.
Champion cutting-edge approaches leveraging AI/Gen AI-driven validation methodologies.
Program Execution
Drive cross-functional execution across multiple global sites.
Coordinate content scrums, program reviews, readiness assessments,



and milestone tracking.
Manage external dependencies and risk mitigation plans.
Partner with Emulation, System Debug, and Execution teams to drive program success.
Provide regular executive-level status updates and technical reviews.
People & Organizational Leadership
Mentor senior engineers and future technical leaders.
Build high-performing global content teams.
Drive engineering excellence, execution rigor, and scalable operating models.
Influence resourcing, organizational planning, and capability development efforts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph D in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years of experience in So C validation, bring-up, architecture validation, firmware, or system software.
Robust understanding of modern So C architectures including:
CPUs (ARM architectures)
Memory subsystems (DDR/HBM/LLCC)
Interconnects and No C
Power management systems
Security and virtualization architectures
Peripheral subsystems
Proven experience with pre-silicon and post-silicon validation.
Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
Demonstrated technical leadership across geographically distributed teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading validation for flagship mobile, compute, AI, automotive, or server-class So Cs.
Expertise in system-level content development and validation frameworks.
Experience with emulation environments.
Knowledge of performance, power, reliability, and production-screening methodologies.
Experience leveraging automation, analytics, and AI-based engineering pr

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