Verification Hardware Engineer

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Austin, TX
Salary
$115,600–$173,400 / yr
Posted
99 days ago
Closes
Aug 26, 2026

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Below market

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This role $144k
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This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $158,275–$208,900 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $144k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 558 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Verification Hardware Engineer

As a Hardware Verification Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join our innovative team to verify complex digital designs for AI/ML solutions, working closely with design and architecture teams to ensure high-quality silicon products. Your daily tasks include developing test benches using SystemVerilog and UVM, designing verification plans based on specifications, applying OOD principles, collaborating on test strategies, automating flows with scripting languages like Python or Perl, debugging issues in simulation environments, and contributing to the development of verification infrastructure. Essential skills for this role are proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM, understanding of OOP and test bench architecture, experience with scripting languages, knowledge of computer architecture, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement test benches using SystemVerilog and UVM.
  • Design and execute verification plans based on design specifications.
  • Apply OOD principles to build scalable and reusable verification components.
  • Write and maintain scripts to automate verification flows and improve productivity.
  • Debug and resolve complex issues in simulation and emulation environments.

What we're looking for

  • Proficiency in SystemVerilog and UVM methodology.
  • Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and test bench architecture.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Shell.
  • Solid grasp of computer architecture and digital design fundamentals.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

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