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Lead CPU Firmware Verification and Validation /Manager at Qualcomm - QATestingJobs.com
Lead CPU Firmware Verification and Validation /Manager
Qualcomm • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
onsitefull-time
Posted Jan 14, 2026Apply by Jul 13, 2026
Role & seniority: Lead/Manager level Software and Firmware Verification & Validation (V&V) lead for a global, multi-role team; 15+ years embedded SW/FW quality experience with ≥5 years in leadership.
Stack/tools: Windows/Linux/Android; Python; C/C++; automation/scripting (C, Shell/Bash, Python, PowerShell); CI/CD; SOC-focused tools and toolchains (GCC, LLVM, ARM-based); BIOS/UEFI and OS integration (x86/ARM64/RISC-V); AI-assisted validation tools.
Top 3 responsibilities
Build, manage, and scale a global FW verification/validation organization; set quality milestones aligned to program needs.
Define/refine automation strategies to optimize CI/CD, manage the support pipeline, and improve release cadence and SLAs.
Risk management, reduce technical debt, ensure production stability, and act as quality interface between product software and customer engineering.
Must-have skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/EE (or equal) with 15+ years embedded SW/FW quality experience; ≥5 years in leadership.
Proven cross-functional collaboration, clear requirements/problem statements, and tangible SW/FW deliverables.
Track record in automation, tooling integration, and CI/CD; experience with SOC-focused FW development and deployment; familiarity with C/C++, Python.
Experience with multiple toolchains (GCC/LLVM/ARM) and BIOS/UEFI, OS integration (x86/ARM64/RISC-V).
Nice-to-haves
Experience across Windows/Linux/Android environments; script
Full Description
Company
Qualcomm India Private Limited
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Software and Firmware Verification and Validation Manager to lead a global, multi-role team responsible for verification and validation of complex software and firmware platforms. In addition to being hands-on, this role will oversee a talent group of engineers with extensive background in ensuring long-term stability, scalability, and lifecycle support across multiple product verticals. The successful candidate will ensure seamless coordination across regions and functions, while enabling innovation, reducing operational risks, and improving overall quality & customer satisfaction.
As a Lead CPU FW V&V Engineer, you will take on a lead technical role, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including SoC, firmware development, Configuration & Release Management, in addition to regular interfaces with product and program management. You will be responsible for the end-to-end integration of a high-performance CPU firmware stack.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum 15 years in embedded software/firmware quality at least 5 years leadership exp
Experience working with cross-functional teams and ability to clearly communicate requirements, problem statements and solutions that provide tangible SW/FW deliverables
Proven track record for innovating/improving/reducing challenges in integration through process refinements, automation, tools integration and early and Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) measures
Preferred Qualifications
Proven knowledge of Windows, Linux, Android, Python, and C/C++.
Strong demonstratable experience in Automation and Scripting using C, Shell/Bash, Python, Powershell, etc
Proven skill to on software/firmware development, deployment and test in embedded systems
Extensive knowledge and experience in SW/FW engineering with focus on SOC solutions (minimum 5 years).
Prior exposure to working with various Tools and Toolchains for C/C++ such as GCC, LLVM and/or ARM based toolchain
Experience with SW/FW integration at BIOS/UEFI, Operating System for x86/ARM64/RISC-V
Experience in deploying AI tools to automate and accelerate Software / Firmware Validation and quality.
Key Responsibilities
Build, manage, and scale a global FW verification and validation organization (Software QA)
Be a strong advocate for FW quality, capable of quality milestones against business demands
Resource allocation planning against multiple active and concurrent programs
Define and refine automation strategies to continue to optimize the CI/CD cycle
Streamline and manage the support pipeline to ensure faster response to issues and improved SLA management.
Improve firmware release cadence and ensure quality standards through robust testing and validation.
Implement risk management practices, ensuring stability and reliability of production software.
Manage and reduce technical debt through proactive planning and execution.
Support extended product lifecycle, ensuring cost efficiency and scalability of development efforts.
Act as a key quality interface between production software organizations and customer engineering teams.
Provide career development opportunities and coaching for a global workforce.
Foster broad-range skills development, knowledge retention, and cross-functional expertise.
Build a collaborative culture that prioritizes innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Contribute to FW architecture and design with a focus on smooth integration and Design For Test (DFT)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
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