SOC Design Verification Sr Engineer
QualcommJob Title
SOC Design Verification Sr Engineer
Role Summary
Work on SoC/IP design verification within Qualcomm's ASIC engineering organization. The role focuses on defining and executing verification strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring block/SoC quality for high-performance, low-power products.
Experience Level
Senior - typically 3+ years of ASIC design or verification experience.
Responsibilities
Primary duties include implementing verification solutions and supporting SoC/IP development across design flow stages.
- Define, model, verify, validate, and document IP (block/SoC) development.
- Create architecture descriptions, circuit/logic specifications, or system simulations from system requirements.
- Collaborate with software and hardware architecture teams to develop implementation strategies.
- Assess and contribute to the design flow from RTL through synthesis, place & route, timing, power, and verification.
- Use EDA tools and flows (RTL-to-GDS, custom layout tools) to execute design and verification tasks.
- Produce detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience for successful candidates.
- 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience (strong verification background preferred).
- Experience with design verification methodologies and testbench development.
- Familiarity with architecture and design tools and associated flows.
- Proficiency with scripting and programming languages used for verification automation.
- Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across teams and document technical work.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and influence cross-team decisions.
Education Requirements
Minimum qualifications list degree options: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field (with 2+ years relevant experience), OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field (with 1+ year relevant experience), OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field. Preferred fields: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
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.
