Senior ASIC Verification Engineer, Low Power Audio Subsystems/AI
QualcommJob Title
Senior ASIC Verification Engineer, Low Power Audio Subsystems/AI
Role Summary
Lead verification activities for ultra-low-power audio/AI subsystem ASICs within the audio products group. Work with design and verification teams to develop and execute verification plans, build scalable testbenches, and close verification tasks pre- and post-silicon.
Small motivating summary: contribute to low-power, on-device AI audio systems that optimize power and functionality.
Experience Level
Senior. The posting lists 2+ years of ASIC design/verification experience; the role expects demonstrated ability to lead verification and debug activities.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include verification planning, test development, automation, and technical leadership.
- Develop and drive verification plans and closure for pre- and post-silicon phases.
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable reusable testbenches, assertions, and functional coverage models.
- Create and maintain automated flows to improve verification productivity.
- Lead complex debug and root-cause analysis across the development cycle.
- Provide technical supervision and mentorship to other engineers.
- Collaborate closely with design teams to define verification methodology and tests.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.
- ASIC design, verification, or related work experience (posting lists 2+ years).
- Experience with hardware verification languages and methodologies: SystemVerilog testbench (UVM) and/or SystemC.
- Hardware description languages: Verilog and SystemVerilog.
- Working knowledge of C or C++.
- Strong knowledge of digital circuits and event-driven simulators.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with audio codecs/formats (MP3, MIDI) or audio subsystems.
- Familiarity with bus/interconnect protocols (AHB, AXI) and CPU concepts (ARM v7/v8, caches, MMU, security).
- Scripting and build tools: Perl, tcsh, Python, GNU Make.
- Experience with automotive safety concepts/standards such as ISO 26262.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of ASIC design/verification experience; OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 1+ year of ASIC design/verification experience; OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field. (Degrees in electrical/computer engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics or related technical fields implied by posting.)
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.
