GPU Design Verification Engineer

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA · Santa Clara, CA · Boxborough, MA · Austin, TX Posted 59 days ago $161,800$273,400 / year

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TL;DR

At Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., we are seeking a Senior GPU Verification Engineer to join our dynamic team responsible for designing and verifying GPU cores. This role involves architecting verification test benches in System Verilog/UVM, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive test methodologies, and executing system-level tests including gaming benchmarks and compliance suites. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in hardware or software engineering, proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python, and expertise in GPU verification and emulation platforms such as Veloce and Palladium. Additionally, knowledge of GFX APIs like Vulkan and DX12 is preferred, along with a Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the performance and power efficiency of our cutting-edge GPU technology.

Skills

SystemVerilog UVM C/C++ Python Veloce Palladium Zebu FPGA Vulkan DX11 DX12 Make Airflow GNU Toolchain Visual Studio Formal verification FPV DPV QEMU Embedded FW Development Linux Kernel Architecture C/C++ Debugging gdb uboot uefi kernel-mode drivers

What you'll do

  • Architect and design GPU cores to optimize performance and power.
  • Implement verification test benches in System Verilog/UVM for GPU IP.
  • Develop advanced testing frameworks to simulate real-world system conditions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute test methodologies.
  • Analyze test results using basic statistics to track benchmarks and issues.
  • Write technical documentation and feature descriptions under supervision.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
  • Proficiency in System Verilog, UVM, C/C++, and verification skills including test planning, scripting, simulation, problem solving, and debug.
  • Experience with constrained random testing, functional coverage development, design debug, and exposure to emulation/prototyping platforms (Veloce, Palladium).
  • Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant GPU experience for verification and system level test content creation.

Market check

Salary context

This $161,800–$273,400 range sits above 68% of similar postings on FindRole.

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$152,450$241,500

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