Qualcomm · 1 day ago
RF/Analog Design/Functional Modeling and Verification Engineer – AI/ML Enhanced
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$182K/yr - $272K/yr
5+ years expQualcomm Atheros, Inc. is seeking an RF/Analog Design/Functional Modeling and Verification Engineer to join their Connectivity functional verification team. The role focuses on driving pre-silicon verification and post-silicon bring-up of high-performance RFICs, integrating AI/ML into traditional verification workflows to enhance design cycles and quality.
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Responsibilities
Develop and debug behavioral models for event-driven and mixed-signal simulation based on analog circuit design
Create verification plans for radio and IP modules interfacing with SoC
Build self-checking test benches and define test coverages and sequences
Maintain scripts for netlist release and programming instruction generation
Diagnose failed tests and manage bug tracking and resolution
Contribute to methodology development, especially in AI/ML-enhanced verification flows
Apply ML models to predict boundary values and optimize test coverage early in the design cycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in RF/Analog circuit design for wireless products (e.g., LNAs, PLLs) and 4+ years in ASIC design, verification, or related work
OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 4+ years of ASIC design/verification experience
OR PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of ASIC design/verification experience
2+ years of experience using tools such as CADENCE, Virtuoso, ADS
1+ years of experience applying AI/ML techniques to circuit modeling, simulation, or verification workflows
Strong understanding of RF-analog and digital logic design
Proficient in SystemVerilog, Python, Perl, C-Shell, and Cadence SKILL
Experience with Cadence AMS/XCelium tools
Familiarity with serial bus interfaces, register controllers, and state machines
Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures, PLLs, ADCs, DACs
Experience with UVM and functional verification of RF/mixed-signal chips
AI/ML Fundamentals: Understanding of supervised/unsupervised learning, neural networks, and ML-based optimization
Experience with ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, and EDA-specific ML tools
Ability to tailor ML models to analog/RF design topologies and verification tasks
Experience with Prompt Engineering for AI/ML model interaction and optimization
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science preferred
Coursework or thesis in Analog/RF/Mixed-Signal Design and Machine Learning is a strong plus
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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