SOC Design Verification Engineer
QualcommJob Title
SOC Design Verification Engineer
Role Summary
Work on verification of SoC/IP within the ASICs Engineering team in San Diego, contributing to architecture, design, implementation and verification of blocks and system-on-chip products.
Role focuses on applying ASIC knowledge to assist with modeling, verification, and documentation to deliver high-performance, low-power IP and SoCs.
Experience Level
Entry-level. Preferred ~6+ months relevant experience with architecture/design tools, scripting/programming, and verification methods.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include supporting design verification and implementation activities for IP and SoC projects.
- Contribute to creation of architectures, circuit specifications, and logic designs based on system requirements.
- Develop and execute verification plans and testbenches for block/SoC verification.
- Use EDA flows (RTL-to-GDS, synthesis, place-and-route, timing and power analysis) and tools such as Virtuoso as required.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define implementation strategies that meet system and customer needs.
- Support evaluation of design flow and verification coverage from design through sign-off.
- Produce technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.
- Communicate findings and status to supervisors and team members.
Requirements
Minimum technical and professional expectations (education summary is in Education Requirements below).
- Familiarity with ASIC/SoC design and verification concepts.
- Basic experience with scripting and programming for verification tasks.
- Ability to work with EDA tools and standard SoC implementation flows.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Works effectively under supervision and follows defined processes.
- Nice-to-have: prior exposure (~6+ months) to architecture/design tools and formal design verification methods.
Education Requirements
Required: 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.
