Hardware Digital Design & Verification (University Grad)

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Before there were smartphones or smart cities, before autonomous cars or 360 virtual reality videos, there was our technology. Headquartered in San Diego, for over 30 years Qualcomm's inventions have inspired others to make the impossible, possible. From 5G to artificial intelligence, IoT to automotive and extended reality applications, Qualcomm is inventing the technologies of an intelligently connected future, spearheading research efforts for the next global wireless standard, and collaborating with industry leaders in the wireless value chain to make this future a commercial reality.

As a Hardware Digital Design or Verification Engineer at Qualcomm you'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of what exists and establish the new standards for tomorrow. Begin your career innovating as an equal contributor on a team of world-class engineers within one of Qualcomm's multi-disciplinary teams: System (architecture, modeling), Front-end Design (micro-architecture, modeling, RTL), Implementation (synthesis & timing constraints), Design-for-Test (DFT), Physical Design (Place & route, CTS, timing closure), Pre-silicon Verification (DV), Emulation, Post-silicon Validation (VI), CAD, and Machine Learning.

When applying, you can specify which technical track(s) you would like to be considered for. By applying here, you are expressing interest in one of our many Qualcomm hardware digital design & verification roles. It is important to note that this is not a job posting for a specific role. We will review resumes on an ongoing basis, and a recruiter may reach out to you.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduating with a bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field no later than July 2023

Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following Hardware Digital Design & Verification technical tracks:

WIRELESS

• RTL development for modem physical and MAC layer processing
• Development of verification components using System Verilog and UVM
• Participating in model cellular modem datapaths for bit exact correctness and verification of wireless modem
• Digital design fundamentals and digital signal processing
• Wireless communication, digital communication, communication theory
• Cellular (LTE, 5G) and WiFi (802.11 be)
• C, Perl, Verilog, System Verilog, C++, Matlab

MULTIMEDIA

• Engineering design and development in MSM SOC (Mobile Station Modem System on chips) and Chipset Architecture
• ASIC implementation of Image processing Camera IP
• GPU pipeline validation (stimulus generators, checkers, monitors, drivers and models for power/performance)
• Graphics power analysis & optimization (Vulkan)
• C, Perl, Verilog, System Verilog, C++, Python

MIXED-SIGNAL

• Mixed signal IP and high speed interface (ADC/DAC, PLL, Sensor, Serdes, DDR, etc.) architecture definition, design, implementation (using standard ASIC flow), and SoC integration
• RTL coding, lint checks, CDC checks, DFT updates, formal equivalency checks, and ECO implementation
• Static timing analysis and optimization of high-speed critical paths and complex mixed-signal IPs
• Cadence Design Environment
• Low power analog/digital design
• Perl, Verilog, Shell, Python, Tcl, SystemVerilog

CPU

• Validation of concepts and high-level system requirements related to CPU and SOC level micro-architecture
• Develop detailed test and coverage plans based on the architecture and micro-architecture
• Develop verification methodology, ensuring scalable and portable environment
• Develop verification plans and test benches
• Execute verification plans, including design bring-up, DV environment bring-up, regression enabling for all features, debug of the test failures
• Verification methodologies and tools such as simulators, coverage collection, gate level simulation, waveform viewers
• C, C++, Python

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ months of experience with architecture and design tools.
• 6+ months of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.
• 6+ months of experience with design verification methods.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Uses tools/applications (i.e., Cadence, RTL Compiler, etc.) to execute the architecture and design of a specific part of a block according to design protocol provided.
• Resolves architecture, design, or verification problems by applying sound ASIC engineering practices with some supervision.
• Executes the design and verification strategies of ASICs, SoC, and IP cores of own specific assigned part of a block or IC Package with supervision from project lead.
• Writes basic tests and regressions to identify any bugs in own work.
• Runs power checks on specific part of a block under the guidance of more senior engineers.
• Interprets the results of performance checks and reports them to team lead.
• Supports the innovation of ASICs, SoC, IP cores, and/or transistor level integrated circuits.
• Writes, reviews, and edits technical document in accordance with template requirements.
• Communicates directly with lead on any significant deviations from the Plan of Record for specific assigned part of a block in a timely manner.
• Participates in design or project reviews and project meetings.
• Provides input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.

Level of Responsibility:

• Working under close supervision.
• Taking responsibility for own work and making decisions with limited impact; Impact of decisions is readily apparent; errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).
• Using verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
• Completing most tasks with multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.
• Exercising some creativity to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.
• Using deductive problem solving to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required.

The responsibilities of this role do not include:

• Financial accountability (e.g., does not involve budgeting responsibility).
• Influence over key organizational decisions.
• Role in strategic planning.

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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Pay range:
$92,000.00 - $138,000.00

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!

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