SOC Design Verification Engineer ? Data Center Solutions

• Develop and execute comprehensive verification plans for SoC, subsystem, and IP-level features.
• Design and implement scalable System Verilog/UVM-based and Processor-based verification environments.
• Create directed and constrained-random test scenarios to validate functionality and architectural use cases.
• Develop assertions, functional coverage models, and checkers.
• Debug RTL, testbench, and integration issues and work closely with design teams to resolve defects.
• Drive coverage closure using functional and code coverage metrics.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews to ensure verification requirements are incorporated early in the development cycle.
• Verify complex Data Center SoC features including:
• Multi-core CPU systems
• Cache coherency and interconnect fabrics
• DDR/HBM memory subsystems
• PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, and high-speed interfaces
• Security, RAS, and power-management features
• Support emulation and acceleration-based verification when required.
• Contribute to methodology improvements, automation, reusable verification components, and AI-assisted verification flows., Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mailor call Qualcomm's toll-free number found. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Design Verification Engineers to join our Data Center SoC Verification team. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying next-generation Data Center SoCs that power AI, high-performance computing, and cloud infrastructure products. You will work closely with architects, design engineers, software teams, and verification specialists to develop scalable verification solutions, drive verification closure, and ensure first-silicon success for complex SoC designs., * Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• Minimum 2+ years of design verification experience* Senior positions to be offered to candidates with proven expertise in the relevant field
• Strong knowledge of: System Verilog, UVM, C, Assertion-Based Verification (SVA), Coverage-Driven Verification, System level Use case verification
• Experience developing verification environments from architecture/specification through signoff.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and digital design fundamentals.
• Experience debugging complex SoC-level issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills., * Experience with one or more of the following:
• CPU verification
• Cache coherency protocols (ACE, CHI, CXL)
• DDR or HBM memory systems
• PCIe, Ethernet, or networking protocols
• AI/ML accelerator verification
• Security and RAS feature verification
• System Performance verification
• System Power verification
• ATE and Post Silicon bring up testing
• Experience with:
• Portable Stimulus (PSS)
• Formal Verification
• Emulation platforms (Veloce/Palladium/ZeBu)
• Power-aware verification
• Proficiency in Python or scripting languages for automation.
• AI-assisted verification of workflows and test generation.
• Experience in full-chip or subsystem verification environments.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on verification engineer who is passionate about solving complex technical challenges and delivering high-quality silicon. They should possess strong debugging skills, a solid understanding of SoC architecture, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment., ? 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.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $121,800.00 - $182,600.00

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