Post Si HW Validation and Power-Thermal Engineer

Job Description

General Summary: As part of Qualcomm's Automotive System Performance team, you will be responsible for analyzing, validating, and optimizing power and thermal characteristics of Snapdragon automotive chipsets. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring best-in-class power efficiency and thermal reliability across key SoC components such as CPU, GPU, NSP, multimedia, and memory subsystems. Key Responsibilities: Validate and optimize operating voltages for SoC rails across automotive temperature ranges and silicon splits. Analyze current, voltage, and power metrics for individual IP cores using hardware power measurement tools and real-world workloads. Perform platform-level thermal analysis using on-die and on-board thermal sensors; correlate with design estimates to identify gaps and optimize performance. Use software knobs and hardware thermal solutions to fine-tune thermal mitigation strategies. Debug and resolve system-level power and thermal issues, leveraging deep knowledge of SoC architecture and power/thermal management. Automate voltage and thermal characterization workflows using Python-based test frameworks. Generate clear and professional reports for internal stakeholders using MS Office or visualization tools. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer, Electrical, or related field) and 6+ years of relevant industry experience. Strong understanding of computer architecture and SoC IPs (CPU, GPU, NSP, Memory, etc.). Hands-on experience with ARM/x86-based platforms and automotive or mobile OS environments. Experience with power/thermal measurement tools and characterization techniques. Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis. Fast learner with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies quickly. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering. Experience in power and performance optimization, competitive benchmarking, or proof-of-concept development. Familiarity with voltage scaling techniques and thermal mitigation strategies. Ability to present complex technical findings through polished reports, presentations, and dashboards.