Design Verification - Senior Staff Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 25
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.
What you will do
- Lead and execute verification plans for various blocks within the SOC , with expertise in one or more domains – CPU, DDR, Multimedia, Interconnects, Security, Peripherals, Power
- Develop and enhance testbenches and verification environments using advanced automation techniques.
- Collaborate closely with design and architecture teams to identify and resolve specification gaps and ensure comprehensive verification coverage.
- Lead the SOC level verification activities from Specification phase to tape out
- Expertise in DV closure using C, SV, UVM tests
- Mentor and guide junior verification engineers, providing technical leadership and support.
- Collaborate with architects, designers, and pre and post silicon verification teams to accomplish your tasks.
- Continuously improve verification processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Good problem solving , analytical and debugging skill is must.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
- OR
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
- OR
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in SOC verification
- Proficiency in verification languages and methodologies, including C , System Verilog, UVM, and scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.).
- Strong understanding of microarchitecture and SOC integration.
- Experience with simulation, emulation, and formal verification tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with low-power design verification and performance verification.
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI-based verification approaches.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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