Qualcomm · 2 weeks ago
Formal Verification Engineer - NPU
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $191K/yr
3+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Senior Formal Verification Engineer to ensure the correctness and reliability of their next-generation cores. The role involves applying formal methods to verify complex RTL designs and collaborating with design and verification teams to deliver high-quality silicon.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute formal verification strategies for hardware blocks within the Hexagon NPU architecture
Use industry-standard formal tools to prove or falsify assertions and analyze counterexamples
Debug RTL designs based on formal results and contribute to design improvements
Document verification plans, results, and coverage metrics to support sign-off
Integrate formal verification into the overall verification flow, complementing simulation-based approaches
Qualification
Required
Master's or Doctorate degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
3-5 years of experience in hardware design verification
3-5 years strong hands-on experience with SystemVerilog assertion-based verification techniques
Familiarity with UVM and simulation-based verification flows
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design
Preferred
Proven expertise in driving formal verification to sign-off for complex RTL
Hands-on experience with high-performance processor designs and/or AI accelerator architectures
Strong capability in decomposing and partitioning intricate designs to enhance formal verification efficiency
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Tcl for automation and tool integration
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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