Processor Design Verification Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $111,600–$167,400 / yr
Posted: 10 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 21, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Processor Design Verification Engineer

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The Processor Design Verification Engineer joins the DSP Architecture and Design team to support the development of Digital Signal Processors for mobile, machine learning, automotive, and IoT products. This role involves developing small, well-defined blocks, features, and tests to ensure high standards for quality, functionality, power, performance, and timing. The engineer will identify architecture and design problems, participate in design reviews, and track technical changes while ensuring the block meets specific requirements. Key technical skills include experience with high-performance microprocessor design, including multi-core, out-of-order, and cache memory systems. Candidates should be proficient in C, C++, or Python, and possess knowledge of computer architecture, embedded systems, and design verification methods. The work focuses on solving complex hardware challenges such as custom instruction sets for machine learning and modem technologies using architectural simulators, digital design simulators, emulators, and synthesis tools.

Skills

DSP Microprocessor Design Computer Architecture C C++ Python Embedded Systems Design Verification Digital Design Synthesis Machine Learning Modem Instruction Set Architecture Logic Design Low Power Design Simulators Emulators

What you'll do

Develop small, well-defined blocks, features, and tests for DSP products.
Ensure designs meet specific quality, functionality, power, performance, and timing standards.
Identify basic architecture and design problems to report to project leads.
Participate in design reviews to ensure components meet technical requirements.
Track and document issues, features, and design changes effectively.
Troubleshoot technical problems and resolve novel circumstances using creative problem-solving.
Monitor industry trends and competitor products related to machine learning and modem technology.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.
Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
1+ year of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems (preferred).
1+ year of experience in design verification methods (preferred).

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