Senior Lead Verification Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 22
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm is a leading technology innovator that pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drive 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 that launch cutting-edge, world class products. This role sits within the verification team responsible for delivering Qualcomm's next-generation mobile and compute SoCs, working on cutting-edge technologies and complex system-level verification challenges.
What you will do
- 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.
- Be part of the verification team responsible for delivering Qualcomm's next-generation mobile and compute SoCs, working on cutting-edge technologies and complex system-level verification challenges.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- We are seeking candidates with strong experience in SoC Design Verification and a proven track record in verifying complex SoCs and subsystems.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
- Solid industry experience in SoC Design Verification.
- Strong expertise in developing verification environments and testbenches from scratch at the SoC, subsystem, and IP/core levels.
- Hands-on experience with assertion development, debugging, and verification methodologies.
- Proficiency in Verilog, System-Verilog, UVM, SVA, and industry-standard verification flows.
- Good understanding of SoC architectures, boot flows, CPU architectures (RISC-V/ARM), power management concepts, and system-level verification challenges.
- Experience with industry-standard protocols and interfaces such as AXI, AHB, CHI, LPDDR4/5, PCIe, USB, QUPSS, and other peripherals.
- 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in SoC Design Verification.
- Proven experience in SoC-level testbench architecture, test development, and test plan creation.
- Strong understanding of SoC design and verification methodologies.
- Hands-on proficiency in Verilog, System-Verilog, UVM, SVA, and PSS.
- Experience with industry-standard communication and interface protocols such as PCIe Gen5/6, USB 3.x/4, LPDDR4/5, QUP, eMMC, SD, and UFS.
- Knowledge of processor architectures including RISC-V, ARM, and NoC/Interconnect architectures.
- Strong understanding of power management concepts and power-aware verification methodologies.
- Exposure to Gate-Level Simulation (GLS) is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, or Bash for automation and productivity improvement.
- Hands-on experience with waveform debugging tools such as Verdi and strong root-cause analysis skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Preferred qualifications
- Strong expertise in SoC Design Verification, including System-Verilog/UVM-based verification, testbench architecture, DDR, multimedia subsystems, bus protocols, CPU validation, peripherals, boot flow verification, and power-aware simulation methodologies.
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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