IP Design Verification Engineer
QualcommJob Title
IP Design Verification Engineer
Role Summary
Work on functional verification for Infrastructure IP within the hardware engineering team. Build verification infrastructure, integrate verification IP (VIP), create and execute test plans, debug failures, write assertions, and close code and functional coverage.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The posting references 4+ years of hardware engineering experience; alternative minimums listed include Bachelor's +2 years, Master's +1 year, or a PhD.
Responsibilities
Deliver verification results and infrastructure for IP blocks; collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality and program success.
- Design and implement DV infrastructure and testbenches.
- Integrate and validate VIPs and verification components.
- Create, run and maintain test plans and regression suites.
- Debug failures, root-cause issues, and add targeted debug capabilities.
- Write assertions and close code and functional coverage.
- Work with cross-functional teams to track and resolve verification issues.
- Maintain and review builds; analyze coverage reports and add tests to improve quality.
Requirements
Core technical and practical skills required; listed must-haves first, then desirable additions.
- Must-have: Strong SystemVerilog and UVM experience; DV methodology and tool proficiency.
- Must-have: Experience building monitors, scoreboards, sequencers and sequences; scripting for test automation and debug.
- Must-have: Strong debug skills and ability to navigate large testbenches and regressions.
- Must-have: Thorough understanding of digital design concepts.
- Desirable: Familiarity with LPDDR, PCIe, or CXL protocols.
- Desirable: Experience integrating and using VIPs and coverage-driven verification flows.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field is listed. Alternatives shown: Bachelor's +2+ years experience; Master's in Computer Science/Electrical/Electronics/Engineering +1+ year; or a PhD in a related field. Equivalent practical experience is implied.
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.
