CAD Design Verification Engineer

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

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.

As a CAD Engineer specializing in design verification (DV), you will play a crucial role in developing automation tools and flows for DV, enabling state‑of‑the‑art EDA tools for Qualcomm DV teams, exploring and applying the latest ML/AI technologies to improve DV workflow, and developing agentic AI flow for design verification.

• 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.

• Analytical:
  Strong analytical skills, enabling understanding of complex systems and identifying areas for improvement.
• Resourceful:
  Adept at finding creative solutions to challenges and not afraid to think outside the box.
• Self‑Motivated Learner:
  Proactive in acquiring new knowledge and skills through self‑guided research, training, and asking insightful questions.
• Problem Solver:
  Ability to tackle higher‑level problems, propose effective solutions, and execute decisions independently.
• Collaborative:
  Works well with others, sharing knowledge and supporting team members to achieve common goals.

• 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.

• 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 System Verilog.
• Data science, ML/AI, design verification CAD experience.

• 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: $ - $

In addition to the base salary, Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunities for annual RSU grants. A highly competitive benefits package supports employees’ success at work, home, and play. For more details, see Qualcomm’s US benefits information.