BT - Design Verification Sr Engineer

Job Title

Bluetooth (BT) Design Verification Senior Engineer

Role Summary

Work on RTL-level design verification for Bluetooth hardware IP and SoC subsystems targeting mobile, wearable and IoT products. The role covers verification planning, testbench architecture, test development, simulation/emulation/formal verification, and RTL debug during pre-silicon development.

Collaborate with global Design, Systems, SoC, Validation and Firmware teams, take ownership of IP/block/sub-system verification, and mentor junior engineers.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Typical experience range: 3–6 years of design verification experience (industry experience on VLSI/ASIC verification recommended).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include verification strategy, test development, and cross-team coordination:

• Analyze hardware design specs and develop verification plans and strategies.
• Design and implement testbenches and medium-to-complex SystemVerilog/UVM environments.
• Write efficient constraint-random tests and manage functional and code coverage goals.
• Use simulation, emulation, gate-level simulation (GLS) and formal techniques to achieve verification closure.
• Perform RTL and testbench debug, including using waveform and debug tools (e.g., Verdi).
• Drive cross-functional convergence with design, firmware, validation and system teams.
• Mentor new hires and less-experienced colleagues; estimate effort and mitigate verification risks.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; nice-to-have items follow.

• Strong knowledge of HDLs: Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Proven experience building and maintaining SystemVerilog/UVM verification environments.
• Proven ability to write constraint-random tests and achieve functional/code coverage targets.
• Experience with verification flows including simulation and emulation; familiarity with GLS and formal methods a plus.
• Strong RTL/testbench debugging skills using tools such as Verdi (or equivalent).
• Good analytical skills and independent problem-solving; clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to take ownership of IP/block/sub-system verification and work with minimal supervision.
• Nice-to-have: exposure to Bluetooth/BLE technologies, scripting (Python, Perl), VIP integration and SoC integration experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Electronics, VLSI, Communications or related engineering fields. The posting indicates degree-based experience combinations (e.g., Bachelor’s + ~2 years; Master’s + ~1 year; or PhD). Specific degree-level options were listed across the source.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.