Senior Staff SOC Verification and Methodology Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $164,528–$246,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Dec 22, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Senior Staff SOC Verification and Methodology Engineer

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As a Senior Staff SOC Verification and Methodology Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will lead the team to enhance engineering efficiency and product quality by defining verification scopes based on design specifications. Your daily responsibilities include implementing and executing test cases, debugging complex issues, and collaborating with architects, designers, and pre-silicon verification teams. You will develop innovative solutions using Portable Test and Stimulus Standard (PSS) for verification stimulus models and new methodologies for scenario-based testing. Key skills required are automation, experience in design verification roles, and proficiency in languages like SystemVerilog and UVM. This role demands a deep understanding of semiconductor design and verification challenges at scale, ensuring robust validation across complex system behaviors.

Skills

PSS Python SystemVerilog UVM Perl C++ Git CI/CD Linux Docker Jenkins PostgreSQL SVUnit VCS ModelSim Qualcomm_Tools ASIC_Verification Functional_Coverage Scenario_Based_Testing

What you'll do

Lead the team to enhance engineering efficiency and product quality through verification.
Define verification scope based on design specifications and implement test cases.
Develop and execute innovative verification methodologies for complex scenarios.
Mentor team members in adopting new verification approaches and best practices.
Drive implementation of Portable Test and Stimulus Standard (PSS) models.
Identify gaps in existing verification methodologies to improve quality standards.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field and at least 9 years of relevant experience.
Extensive experience in developing verification methodologies for complex SoC designs.
Proficiency in Portable Test and Stimulus Standard (PSS) for verification stimulus models.
Strong background in designing and implementing scenario-based test generation techniques.
Expertise in identifying and closing gaps in existing verification methodologies to enhance quality.
Experience mentoring team members on adopting new verification approaches and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to lead the development of innovative solutions with minimal guidance.

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