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SOC Verification and Methodology Engineer - SCL

Qualcomm
August 31, 2026
Full-time
On-site
San Diego, California, United States
$98,500 - $147,700 USD yearly
Verification Jobs, Level - Entry or Early Career

Job Title

SOC Verification and Methodology Engineer - SCL

Role Summary

The SOC Verification and Methodology Engineer will support ASIC/SoC verification and methodology development within the ASICS Engineering group. The role assists in defining, modeling, verifying, and documenting IP (block/SoC) deliverables and works with cross-functional teams to meet system requirements.

Experience Level

Entry-level. Suitable for early-career engineers or new graduates with roughly 6 months to 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include supporting verification flows, aiding architecture and design activities, and producing technical documentation.

  • Assist in defining and modeling architectures, circuit specifications, and logic designs from system-level requirements.
  • Support design verification for IP blocks and SoCs using established verification methodology and flows.
  • Work with team members to develop implementation strategies that meet system and customer requirements.
  • Support evaluation of flows from high-level design through synthesis, place-and-route, timing and power analysis, and verification.
  • Use EDA/design tools (for example RTL-to-GDS flows, Virtuoso) to execute design and verification tasks.
  • Write technical documentation for EDA, IP, and ASIC projects.
  • Communicate status and results clearly in verbal and written form.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience expected for successful candidates. Education details are listed separately below.

  • Must-have: Practical ASIC/SoC knowledge and familiarity with verification methods and typical ASIC flows (RTL-to-GDS, synthesis, P&R, timing and power analysis).
  • Must-have: Experience using EDA tools and writing clear technical documentation; effective verbal and written communication.
  • Nice-to-have: Experience with scripting and programming languages to automate flows and tests.
  • Nice-to-have: Familiarity with system architecture and design tools and C++ (not required).

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.


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.

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Date Posted: 2026-08-29