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Qualcomm · 1 hour ago

Senior Design Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $190K/yr

3+ years exp

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. is a leading technology company specializing in wireless communication and connectivity solutions. The Senior Design Verification Engineer will contribute to ASIC verification efforts for IPs, subsystems, and SoCs, collaborating with various teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality products.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Verify IPs, subsystems, and SoCs used across Qualcomm Wi‑Fi, connectivity, and IoT platforms

Explore and apply innovative design verification methodologies, including simulation, formal verification, and emulation, to continuously improve testbench quality and efficiency

Own end‑to‑end low‑power verification, including testbench architecture, test plan development, and coverage‑driven verification closure

Collaborate with cross‑geography teams on IP, SoC, and verification infrastructure deliveries, including milestone planning and critical debug activities

Serve as a technical point of contact for IP and SoC design teams, providing verification guidance and support

Work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, robust IPs to SoC product teams

Qualification

ASIC design verificationSystemVerilogUVM-based verificationC/C++Low-power design conceptsAMBA bus protocolsScripting languagesDebugging skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

3+ years of practical ASIC design verification experience, including ownership of verification for complex SoC subsystems or IP blocks

Strong experience across digital design verification, including test automation, constrained‑random testing, code and functional coverage, SystemVerilog assertions (SVA), and performance verification

Proven expertise in SystemVerilog and UVM‑based verification methodologies, including assertion‑based and coverage‑driven verification

Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to lead complex technical investigations

Experience with C/C++ and assembly language, particularly for test development, modeling, or debug

Solid understanding of AMBA bus protocols (e.g., AXI, AHB, APB)

Knowledge of low‑power design concepts and power management techniques is a strong plus

Experience with gate‑level simulation (GLS) and timing‑aware verification is a plus

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and/or Perl for automation and productivity

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a global, cross‑functional team

Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and drive verification best practices

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience

OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience

OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field

Preferred

Knowledge of low‑power design concepts and power management techniques is a strong plus

Experience with gate‑level simulation (GLS) and timing‑aware verification is a plus

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Highly competitive benefits package

Company

Qualcomm

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Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.

Founded in 1985

San Diego, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.qualcomm.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$3.5M

1991-12-20IPO

1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M

Leadership Team

Cristiano Amon

President & CEO

Isaac Eteminan

CEO

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