Job Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products.

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Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.

Job Title: Emulation / FPGA Prototyping Engineer

Experience: 5 to 6 years

Location: Qualcomm Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced engineer with strong expertise in Emulation and FPGA Prototyping to join our team at Qualcomm Hyderabad.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building, validating, and debugging complex SoC/IP designs using emulation platforms and FPGA prototypes.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain FPGA-based prototypes and emulation environments for SoC/IP verification.
- Integrate and validate high-speed and low-speed interfaces on emulation/FPGA platforms.




- Collaborate with design and verification teams to ensure functional correctness and performance.
- Debug hardware/software issues and provide timely solutions.
- Optimize emulation flows for faster turnaround and improved coverage.

Required Skills Experience

- 5+ years of experience in Emulation and FPGA Prototyping.
- Familiarity with high-speed protocols such as PCIe, UFS, USB, EMAC.
- Experience in DDR LP4/LP5/LP6 protocols and memory subsystem integration.
- Familiarity with low-speed protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, SPMI, RFFE.
- Experience in AMBA protocols APB/AHB/AXI.
- Proficiency in RTL design and integration (Verilog/SystemVerilog).
- Hands-on experience with emulation platforms (e.g., Cadence Palladium, Synopsys ZeBu, Mentor Veloce) and FPGA boards.
- Valuable understanding of SoC architecture and verification methodologies.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL) for automation.
- Exposure to software bring-up on FPGA/emulation platforms.
- Knowledge of hardware/software co-verification.

Education

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.

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