Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Low Power AI
QualcommJob Title
Senior ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Low Power AI
Role Summary
Join the ASIC verification team responsible for ultra-low-power audio and on-device AI subsystems. The role focuses on pre- and post-silicon verification, testbench and flow development, debug, and collaboration with design teams to close verification for next-generation SoCs.
Experience Level
Senior. Qualification guidance: Bachelor's in Science/Engineering + 4+ years, Master's + 3+ years, or PhD + 2+ years of relevant ASIC design/verification/implementation or related experience.
Responsibilities
Primary verification and closure activities across pre- and post-silicon phases.
- Develop and execute verification plans; drive verification closure with design and validation teams.
- Create and maintain scalable, reusable testbenches, assertions, and functional coverage models.
- Implement flows and automation to improve verification productivity.
- Lead complex debug activities during development and post-silicon bring-up.
- Provide technical supervision and mentor other engineers; lead by example.
- Collaborate closely with design teams to define verification methodology and required tests.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.
- Expert hardware description languages: Verilog and/or SystemVerilog; ability to write clean, synthesizable RTL.
- Expert hardware verification languages and methodology: SystemVerilog testbench (UVM) and/or SystemC.
- Strong understanding of ASIC/VLSI design concepts and verification practices.
- Experience developing testbenches, assertions, and functional coverage.
- Experience with automation, scripting and developing verification flows.
- Familiarity with C or C++ for verification tasks.
- Proven debugging skills for complex pre- and post-silicon issues and ability to lead debug efforts.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and supervise other engineers.
- Nice-to-have: knowledge of audio codecs, bus/interconnect protocols (AHB, AXI), CPU/ARM architecture, scripting (Perl, tcsh, Python), GNU Make, and automotive safety standards (ISO 26262).
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of relevant ASIC design/verification/implementation experience; OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years; OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years.
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.
