Staff CAD Design Verification Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, driving innovation and shaping the future of connectivity. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team in San Diego, to contribute to cutting-edge projects and help us continue to lead the industry.

Role Overview: As a CAD Engineer specializing in design verification (DV), you will play a crucial role in
(1) developing automation tools and flows for DV,

(2) enable state of the art EDA tools for Qualcomm DV teams,

(3) explore and apply the latest ML/AI technologies to improve DV workflow.

(4) Develop agentic AI flow for design verification

You will also be responsible for creating comprehensive documentation, providing support to internal teams, and ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our automation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering principles to develop and optimize CAD tools and flows to enhance productivity, efficiency, and results.
• Conduct research to stay updated with the latest industry trends (including ML/AI technologies) and incorporate new learnings into Qualcomm workflow.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams on CAD automation tools and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements in automation processes.
• Propose and execute innovative solutions to complex problems, contributing to the continuous improvement of our CAD automation capabilities.

Personal Character Traits:

• Analytical: You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to understand complex systems and identify areas for improvement.
• Resourceful: You are adept at finding creative solutions to challenges and are not afraid to think outside the box.
• Self-Motivated Learner: You are proactive in acquiring new knowledge and skills through self-guided research, training, and asking insightful questions.
• Problem Solver: Over time, you develop the ability to tackle higher-level problems, propose effective solutions, and execute decisions independently.
• Collaborative: You work well with others, sharing knowledge and supporting team members to achieve common goals.

Qualifications for this Role:

• Experience with DV EDA tools such as VCS, Xcelium and Questa
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering
• 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or related work experience
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, TCL, GNU Make and Perl

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, CAD or related work experience
• Familiar with ML/AI techniques
• Experience in developing VLSI automation flows
• Knowledge of Hardware Description Languages like SystemVerilog

Preferred Qualifications:

• Plus: Data science, ML/AI, Design Verification CAD experience

If you are a detail-oriented, analytical, and resourceful engineer looking to grow your career in CAD automation, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$140,000.00 - $210,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.