Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Video Systems, HW Architecture

General Summary:

Join Qualcomm’s cutting-edge engineering team and help shape the future of low-power, high-performance video and computer vision technologies across Mobile, Automotive, XR, IoT, and Compute platforms. We’re looking for a seasoned Design Verification Engineer with deep expertise in Power-Aware Verification to ensure our next-generation IP blocks meet the highest standards of functionality and efficiency. 

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
ORMaster’s degree with 7+ years of experience
ORPhD with 5+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
OR
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.
OR
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.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$179,000.00 - $268,400.00

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