AI for Yield & Diagnostics, Senior Staff Engineer

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General 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. We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled AI Applications Engineer to help lead the development and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions aimed at improving silicon & assembly yield analysis and advanced diagnostics in semiconductor manufacturing. This role bridges the gap between advanced machine learning techniques and semiconductor test engineering, with a focus on extracting actionable insights from complex data to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

AI Strategy & Development
Design and implement AI/ML models to analyze silicon yield data and
identify patterns, anomalies, and root causes of failures.
Develop predictive models to forecast yield trends and proactively address
potential issues.
Apply deep learning and statistical techniques to improve scan diagnostic
resolution and fault localization.
Data Engineering & Analysiso Collaborate with test engineering teams to collect, clean, and structure
large-scale test and yield datasets.
Integrate data from ATE (Automated Test Equipment), DFT (Design for Test),
and fab & assembly process logs for comprehensive analysis.
Tool & Workflow Integration
Build scalable pipelines and tools that integrate AI models into existing
diagnostic and yield analysis workflows.
Work closely with EDA vendors and internal software teams to enhance tool
capabilities with AI-driven features.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with design, test, and manufacturing teams to understand
challenges and translate them into AI solutions.
Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through clear
visualizations and reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or
related field.
Strong coding skills in Python and experience building AI-driven applications.
Hands-on experience with GenAI concepts (LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering) and
frameworks like LangChain.
Solid foundation in data analytics and ability to learn semiconductor workflows
quickly.
Excellent communication skills in English; proven ability to lead technical initiatives.
Strong understanding of semiconductor test methodologies, scan diagnostics, and
yield analysis.
Familiarity with DFT concepts, fault models, and EDA tools (e.g., Synopsys,
Cadence).
Experience with AI applications in semiconductor manufacturing or test
engineering.
Background in deploying AI models in production environments.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$164,000.00 - $246,000.00

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