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A Qualcomm CPU verification role focused on designing and implementing formal verification systems for complex processor architectures in a high-performance engineering environment.
About us
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.
As a Qualcomm Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.
About the role
Are you interested in working with a world-class CPU design team? The Qualcomm CPU team has some of the best CPU architects and engineers on the planet, developing the processors that will power the future. Come and join us on this exciting adventure!
Develop your formal verification skills to their fullest on some of the most complex designs ever attempted.
Roles and Responsibilities
Work with design team to understand design intent and bring up verification plans and schedules with an eye towards the end-to-end formalisation of the refinement from architecture to micro-architecture
Define formal verification architecture, develop test plans, and build end-to-end formal sign-off environments for Qualcomm CPU components
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE 5 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE IN OUR CAMBRIDGE OFFICE
Minimum Experience We Are Looking For:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or related field with relevant courses on computer architecture and Verilog HDL design or formal methods.
OR
PhD in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or related field.
What's on Offer
Apart from working with great people, we offer the below:
Salary including housing & transport allowance
Stock (RSU's) and performance related bonus
16 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
6 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave
Employee stock purchase scheme
Life and Medical Insurance
Live+ Well Reimbursement for health and recreational membership fees
Minimum Qualifications:
• 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.
*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
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.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
How to apply
Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.

Location: San Diego, CA
Industry: Telecommuniations
We are at a pivotal moment in technology — one that will define generations to come. Industries — new and existing — are undergoing a digital transformation. And Qualcomm stands at the intersection of the key trends and technologies that are accelerating that transition. The time is now — for Qualcomm. Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Now, we’re bringing the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, IoT (i.e. industrial, consumer and edge networking), and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everyone and everything is intelligently connected. Our leadership — from mobile to the connected intelligent edge — is driving demand for our industry-leading roadmap of relevant technologies. This is creating a significant opportunity for growth as we continue to successfully execute on our diversification strategy. Our expertise in 5G, AI, and beyond is going to help change everything, from reinventing businesses to transforming transportation to reimagining our cities. The time is now for global innovation unlike anything we’ve seen.
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