SOC Verification and Methodology Engineer

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 52 days ago $115,600–$173,400 / year
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TL;DR

Join Qualcomm Technologies as an ASIC Design Verification Engineer within the Global SOC organization, where you will contribute to shaping 5G product lines from low-power Snapdragon chips to AI/ML and autonomous driving solutions. Your role involves developing comprehensive verification methodologies for System-on-Chip (SOC) designs, creating detailed test plans, and executing verification tests using advanced tools like SystemVerilog and UVM. You will collaborate with architects, designers, and other teams globally to ensure high-quality design validation, innovate new verification techniques, and adhere to industry standards. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in CPU and ASIC design fundamentals, experience with assertion-based verification methodologies, and knowledge of SOC architecture components such as ARM CPUs, DSPs, and GPUs. Familiarity with scripting languages like Perl or Python is beneficial for automating tasks and enhancing efficiency.

Skills

SystemVerilog UVM Assertions Coverage-Based_Verification Test_Planning Tapeout SOC_Architecture ARM_Knowledge DSP AMBA_Bus DDR GPU Multimedia SBSA UCIe CXL Pre-Silicon_Emulation Power_Design Perl Python Formal_Verification

What you'll do

  • Develop detailed verification plans and test strategies for complex SOC designs.
  • Execute comprehensive verification tests using System Verilog and UVM methodologies.
  • Analyze and debug complex design issues during the verification process.
  • Innovate new verification solutions and methodologies to enhance efficiency.
  • Maintain quality standards in verification processes and documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Strong understanding of SystemVerilog/UVM based verification methodologies.
  • Experience in developing and executing comprehensive verification plans for large-scale hardware designs.
  • Proficiency in assertion-based and coverage-driven verification techniques.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams globally.
  • Background in SOC architecture, including knowledge of CPU (ARM preferred) and other IPs like DSP, GPU.
  • Demonstrated experience in handling full verification lifecycle from planning to tapeout.

Market check

Salary context

This $115,600–$173,400 range sits above 21% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$142,300–$220,950

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$153,043–$216,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 595 open roles on FindRole.

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