SoC Design Verification Senior Lead Engineer

Job Title

SoC Design Verification Senior Lead Engineer

Role Summary

Lead verification activities for SoC/IP blocks, define verification scope, develop and execute test plans, and deliver robust verification infrastructure and results. Work within the ASIC/SoC verification team and collaborate with architects, designers, and pre- and post-silicon teams.

Experience Level

Senior - typically 8+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC verification; minimum experience expectations vary by degree and role level.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing verification, building verification infrastructure, and collaborating across teams to close issues.

• Define verification scope from design specifications and create verification plans and test strategies.
• Develop and run directed and constrained-random tests at IP and SoC levels.
• Implement and analyze SystemVerilog assertions and coverage (code, toggle, functional).
• Build and maintain UVM-based testbenches and verification infrastructure.
• Integrate and validate third-party VIP and vendor tools; use simulators and waveform analyzers for debug.
• Collaborate with architects, RTL designers, and silicon validation teams to reproduce and resolve issues.
• Follow verification best practices and quality standards; drive root-cause analysis and regression closure.

Requirements

Key technical skills and domain experience required or strongly preferred.

• Must-have: Extensive hands-on experience with SystemVerilog and UVM for verification at IP and SoC levels.
• Must-have: Strong debugging, problem solving, and analytical skills; experience with simulators (e.g., VCS) and waveform analysis.
• Must-have: Experience integrating third-party VIP (for example Synopsys VIPs) and working in mixed-language environments (Verilog/SystemVerilog/C/C++).
• Must-have: Practical knowledge of SoC verification flows and ASIC design concepts.
• Nice-to-have: Prior work with UFS, Ethernet, and PCIe protocols.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with AXI/AMBA protocol variants.
• Nice-to-have: Scripting experience (shell, Makefile, Perl) for automation and test infrastructure.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional verification and design environment.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Science, Engineering or related field (examples: B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech in Electronics) with degree-dependent minimum experience - e.g., Bachelor's +4+ years, Master's +3+ years, PhD +2+ years; the posting also cites roles expecting ~8+ years. Equivalent practical experience is accepted where indicated.

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.