Emulation Lead Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm · Bengaluru · 4–8 yrs experience · Posted 2026-06-12

Tech stack: C, C++, Python

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Qualcomm India Private Limited
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering
Responsibilities: - Job Summary: 4-8 years of experience in Emulation of complex Qualcomm propriety DSP IP
- DSP 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
- 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 verification
- Experience in micro-architecture validation for modern high-performance, low power processors
- Experience in writing tests and building infrastructure that tests performance of modern processors
- Experience in application performance analysis Programming/Scripting Skills — C, C++, Perl, Python, Shell, Make file TCI
- Solid background and understanding of Digital Design, RTL design, improving model performance and Processor Architecture
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and debug skills
- Prior experience is performance correlation of Processor subsystems (ARM/DSP) is preferred
- Should have excellent inter-personal, communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced exciting environment
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Responsibilities

- Job Summary: 4-8 years of experience in Emulation of complex Qualcomm propriety DSP IP
- DSP 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
- 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 verification
- Experience in micro-architecture validation for modern high-performance, low power processors
- Experience in writing tests and building infrastructure that tests performance of modern processors
- Experience in application performance analysis Programming/Scripting Skills — C, C++, Perl, Python, Shell, Make file TCI
- Solid background and understanding of Digital Design, RTL design, improving model performance and Processor Architecture
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and debug skills
- Prior experience is performance correlation of Processor subsystems (ARM/DSP) is preferred
- Should have excellent inter-personal, communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced exciting environment

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