SOC Design Verification Engineer

Job Title

SOC Design Verification Engineer

Role Summary

Assist in verification and validation of ASIC/SoC IP blocks within an ASICS Engineering team. Work includes supporting architecture and logic design, executing verification flows, and producing technical documentation for high-performance, low-power SoC products.

Experience Level

Entry-level (0–3 years). Preferred experience: ~6+ months with architecture/design tools, scripting/programming, and design verification methods.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Support definition, modeling, and verification of IP (block/SoC) components.
• Help create architecture descriptions, circuit/logic specifications, and system simulations from system-level requirements.
• Execute and support design flows (e.g., RTL-to-GDS, synthesis, place & route) and verification/test processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop implementation strategies that meet system requirements.
• Use EDA tools (including Virtuoso and other ASIC/EDA tools) as required for design and verification tasks.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills:

• Must-have: Basic ASIC/SoC design and verification knowledge; ability to follow established design and verification processes; effective verbal and written communication.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Experience with architecture and design tools; scripting and programming experience; familiarity with design verification methods and EDA tools such as RTL-to-GDS flows or Virtuoso; prior experience creating technical documentation.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. No certifications specified.

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.