Emulation Lead Engineer, Senior
Qualcomm · Bengaluru
- Experience4–8 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Levelmid
- Posted12 Sept 2026
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is hiring in Bengaluru in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 4+ years of experience.
The role
Senior emulation lead engineer role at Qualcomm (semiconductor manufacturing) for DSP/processor emulation and silicon validation, including system debug and digital circuit validation. Build and debug emulation workflows using Emulation Platforms (FPGA Prototyping, Veloce, Palladium) and emulation tools like Synthesis, Place and Route, Constraints, and Clocking, with Python and TCL scripting plus processor/ASIC performance verification and processor micro-architecture validation. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India; work mode not specified.
Full job description
Company
Qualcomm India Private Limited
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering
General Summary
Job Summary:
4-8 years of experience in Emulation of complex Qualcomm propriety DSP IPDSP design team is responsible for delivering high-performance DSP cores which are at the heart of Qualcomm's multi-tier SoC roadmap targeted for mobile space
Job Responsibilities
Work in emulation and silicon environments Prior experience with Emulation Platforms (FPGA Prototyping, Veloce, Palladium) Familiarity with emulation tools (Synthesis, Place and Route, Constraints, Clocking) and System Debug (Waveform generation and Content Debug support) Understand processor functionality (CPU/DSP Core) Excellent debugging abilities to resolve complex issues Validation and debugging of digital circuits Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and TCL
Skillset/Experience
6-10 years of experience in processor/ASIC performance verificationExperience in micro-architecture validation for modern high-performance, low power processorsExperience in writing tests and building infrastructure that tests performance of modern processorsExperience in application performance analysisProgramming/Scripting Skills — C, C++, Perl, Python, Shell, Make file TCISolid background and understanding of Digital Design, RTL design, improving model performance and Processor ArchitectureStrong troubleshooting, analytical and debug skillsPrior experience is performance correlation of Processor subsystems (ARM/DSP) is preferredShould have excellent inter-personal, communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced exciting environment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
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