Qualcomm · 4 months ago
Senior Design Verification Engineer – Power-Aware Verification (San Diego/Santa Clara)
San Diego, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$179K/yr - $268K/yr
10+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Design Verification Engineer to join their cutting-edge engineering team focused on low-power, high-performance video and computer vision technologies. The role involves architecting and implementing testbenches for complex IP blocks, developing power-aware simulations, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure full verification coverage.
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Responsibilities
Architect and implement SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches for complex video and computer vision IP blocks
Develop and validate power-aware testbenches using UPF, ensuring low-power design intent is accurately captured and verified
Write and maintain UVM sequences for functional and power-aware scenarios
Execute power-aware simulations, gate-level simulations, and formal verification
Collaborate cross-functionally with RTL, DFT, PD, and firmware teams to ensure full verification coverage
Debug and resolve issues across simulation and post-silicon environments
Automate regression environments using Python, Perl, or similar scripting languages
Drive KPIs related to system performance, area, and power metrics
Lead technical challenges and mentor junior engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
Master's degree with 7+ years of experience
PhD with 5+ years of experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Preferred
Strong expertise in Unified Power Format (UPF) and power-aware verification methodologies
Proven track record of successful tapeouts and post-silicon debug
Proficiency in C++/Python for firmware interaction and test content generation
Background in computer vision, multimedia, or video processing hardware
Experience working in large matrixed organizations and interacting with senior leadership
Demonstrated technical leadership in cross-functional teams
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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