PMIC Design Verification Lead (Senior Staff Engineer)
QualcommJob Title
PMIC Design Verification Lead (Senior Staff Engineer)
Role Summary
Lead digital verification for PMIC and mixed-signal IPs, ASICs, and chipsets used in Snapdragon power solutions. Own verification strategy, test planning, UVM-compliant testbench architecture, coverage closure, and cross-functional integration and debugging through product launch.
Work with international teams to deliver high-volume, high-quality power-management IP and SoC products.
Experience Level
Senior - the posting specifies senior-level experience; the role expects long-tenured ASIC verification experience (10+ years is listed).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Lead digital verification for PMIC, mixed-signal IPs, ASICs and chipsets across development phases through high-volume launches.
- Define verification plans and metrics; author and review test plans.
- Design and maintain UVM-compliant testbench architecture and constrained-random stimulus.
- Implement scoreboarding and drive coverage-closure activities.
- Debug complex systems including digital RTL, SoCs, firmware, and embedded sequencers.
- Own IP or chip DV tasks including planning, scheduling, and project risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams (architecture, firmware, analog) during integration and validation.
- Provide technical leadership and review work from junior engineers; identify gaps and propose methods to meet coverage targets.
Requirements
Must-have:
- 10+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related experience (senior-level verification ownership expected).
- Expert-level SystemVerilog programming skills.
- Advanced UVM/SystemVerilog verification methodology experience.
- Proven experience designing verification architecture and writing test plans; experience driving coverage closure.
- Strong debugging skills across digital RTL, firmware, and system-level integration.
- Process-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with mixed-signal verification and exposure to analog behavioral models.
- Experience with PMIC-related IPs (telemetry ADCs, high-power charging, envelope tracking, DC-DC, LDOs).
- Python or Perl scripting for verification automation.
- Prior experience leading or mentoring verification teams.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Science, Engineering, or a related field is referenced: typical guidance in the posting is Bachelor's +6 years, Master's +5 years, or PhD +4 years; elsewhere the posting specifies 10+ years of experience and indicates a Master's is preferred. Equivalent relevant industry experience is acceptable where noted.
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.
