PMIC Design Verification Sr Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 24
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. This role is a Digital Verification Engineer for mixed-signal IPs, ASICs and Chipsets used in Qualcomm Snapdragon power solutions, including telemetry ADCs, 100W+ charging (Quick Charge 5.0), 5G power (mmW, envelope tracking, high performance low noise oscillators) and high efficiency power management (DC-DC charge pumps, bucks and linear regulators), partnering with international teams from system definition to high-volume (100M+) OEM launches.
What you will do
- Work includes partnering with international teams in all stages of development from system definition to high-volume (100M+) OEM launches.
- Digital Verification aspects include all stages of the verification process from test planning, UVM-compliant test-bench architecture, constrained-random stimulus creation, score-boarding and coverage closure.
- Work includes verification of digital and mixed-signals IPs and exposure to analog behavioral models is a plus.
- Work includes debugging of complex embedded systems including SOCs, firmware, embedded sequencers.
- Position includes IP or chip DV ownership including task planning and project risk mitigation.
- Work in a dynamic team environment with aggressive schedule towards metrics-based high quality target.
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 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
- OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
- OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience
Preferred qualifications
- Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded systems disciplines (digital RTL, Firmware, analog behavioral models)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Strong process-oriented mindset.
- Expert-level System Verilog Programming
- Advanced UVM/SV (Universal Verification Methodology using System Verilog)
- Python or Perl scripting
Benefits and support
- Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process.
- Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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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