Audio/Edge AI Silicon Validation and Firmware Engineer

Job summary

The engineer will perform ASIC silicon bring-up and validation for audio IP cores, DSPs, and AI accelerators. They will also develop functional test plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug and resolve hardware and software issues.

Job details

Company: Qualcomm Canada ULC Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: The Audio and AI sub system is responsible for high fidelity audio across an array of interfaces as well as smart voice assistant HW accelerators that are contextual aware based on a suite of sensors. An ideal candidate is an embedded Firmware Engineer interested in helping to validate and develop world-class low power audio and AI solutions. Replacement Position Successful candidate responsibilities include the following: ASIC silicon bring-up and validation (functional, electrical, performance and power) of the audio IP core, DSP, various audio interfaces (I2S, PCM, SLIMbus, SoundWire, Audio Codec) and accelerators (low-power AI/ML inference). Develop functional test/validation plans, implement, and execute block-level and full sub-system/SoC testing Use lab equipment such as audio generators/analyzers and oscilloscopes to validate audio IP blocks and interfaces. Interact with multiple engineering teams (Digital and mixed signal design and verification, HW architecture, SW/FW), across different geographies to debug, isolate and resolve SW and customer issues Leverage FW and drivers and create procedures and test automation to speed-up and enhance validation Test and debug both on ASIC platforms and emulation (FPGA prototyping systems) Collect, analyze, and validate performance specifications and requirements Required: Min 2+ years embedded firmware development with C, firmware, silicon validation, or related work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Strong programming and/or scripting skills (C, assembly, python, etc.) Strong understanding of embedded system design ( CPU, Bus architectures, Caches, interconnects, clocks ) Experience with Real-Time embedded operating systems Proficiency with lab equipment such as protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and probes. Experience working in an embedded environment Experience with low level CPU or DSP processor control/programming Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and techniques. Experience with tools such as JTAG and ARM compliant debuggers Experience with ARM AHB, AXI, APB or similar on-chip interconnects Experience with board/platform-level debug Experience debugging low level software and hardware issues Experience with Source Control ( Perforce, Git ) Familiarity with raw analog/digital audio formats and properties Detail oriented with strong analytical and debugging skills Strong communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills 4+ years of experience Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. 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Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $129,600.00 - $179,600.00 The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

What you’ll do

The engineer will perform ASIC silicon bring-up and validation for audio IP cores, DSPs, and AI accelerators. They will also develop functional test plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug and resolve hardware and software issues.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 2-4 years of experience in ASIC validation or firmware development. Proficiency in C programming and experience with embedded system design and lab equipment are required.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus program • Annual RSU grants • Competitive benefits package

Listed skills

• Machine learning · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred
• Git · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Embedded firmware development
• C
• Silicon validation
• ASIC
• DSP
• Python
• Assembly
• FPGA prototyping
• JTAG
• ARM architecture
• Machine learning
• Protocol analyzers
• Oscilloscopes
• Perforce
• Git
• Embedded system design
• Embedded Firmware
• Design Verification
• Laboratory Equipment
• Git (Version Control System)
• Sensors
• REST Assured
• Voice Assistant Technology
• Oscilloscope
• C (Programming Language)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Audio Formats
• Test Automation
• Version Control
• Communication
• Debugging
• Digital Signal Processing
• Embedded Systems
• Embedded Operating Systems
• Sales
• Firmware
• Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
• Functional Testing
• Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards)
• Python (Programming Language)
• Machine Learning Algorithms
• Machine Learning
• Prototyping
• Engineering Validation Tests
• Collaboration
• Scripting
• Application Specific Integrated Circuits
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Software
• Science & Research
• Pre-Silicon Validation Engineer
• Artificial Intelligence Engineer (General)
• Software Developers