Mixed Signal SVE Engineer

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Mixed Signal SVE team is looking for a talented engineer to support silicon bring-up and validation of mixed signal IPs such as DDRPHY and SerDes. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams—including PHY Design, Firmware, PTE, and Software—to bring up PHYs and debug complex issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with DDR/SerDes test development, debugging, and characterization.
• Proficiency in firmware development and scripting (Python preferred).
• Solid understanding of JEDEC and other electrical/protocol specifications.
• Strong grasp of PHY circuitry fundamentals (DLLs, I/O, calibration).
• Familiarity with signal integrity and probing techniques for memory buses.
• Skilled in using lab instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, etc.).
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and ownership of deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Experience with hands-on lab work, including soldering and system instrumentation.
• Experience applying machine learning or data science techniques to hardware validation or silicon debug.
• Knowledge of statistical modeling and data visualization for large-scale silicon test datasets.
• Ability to build and maintain automated pipelines for data collection, labeling, and model training.
• Understanding how AI can be used to enhance lab instrumentation workflows and regression analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead bring-up, debugging, and optimization of DDR/SerDes PHYs across post-silicon teams.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure successful product launches.
• Provide post-release support for PHY-related customer issues.
• Develop firmware and execute regression testing.
• Generate clear and detailed test reports and documentation.

Benefits

• annual discretionary bonus program
• opportunity for annual RSU grants
• competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level