Staff Machine Learning ASIC Design Verification Engineer

Qualcomm; Markham; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking an ASIC design verification engineer in York Region, Canada. The role involves developing cutting-edge solutions for AI/ML hardware IP. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in digital circuit design, OOP, and experience with tools like VCS and Verdi. Qualifications include a Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field with multiple years of related experience. Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
• Legally permitted to work on-site in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop world-class solutions for AI/ML HW IP.
• Deliver Verilog and/or SystemVerilog RTL.
• Testbench writing with SystemVerilog and UVM.

Skills

Strong analytical and debugging skills

Good working experience with C/C++

Strong knowledge of Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Knowledgeable in SystemVerilog and HDL

Strong knowledge of digital circuits

Knowledgeable with Perl, Python, TCL

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Master's degree in Science or Engineering

PhD in Science or Engineering

Tools

VCS

Verdi

Modeltech/Questa

Xcelium

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

QUALCOMM is the world's leading developer of next-generation wireless and multimedia technology.

We are searching for an ASIC design verification engineer interested in developing world-class solutions for the next generation of AI/ML HW IP.

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.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Good working experience with C/C++
• Strong knowledge of Object Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
• Hardware verification languages (HVL): SystemVerilog testbench (UVM), and/or SystemC
• Hardware description languages (HDL): Verilog and SystemVerilog
• Knowledgeable in one or more of the following disciplines is preferred: Display (Pixel processing/composition/compression, MIPI DSI, DisplayPort, HDMI etc.), Bus/interconnect (AHB, AXI)
• Strong knowledge of digital circuits and event-driven simulators
• Knowledgeable with Perl, Python, TCL, tcsh, and GNU Make
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to convey complex information to peers.
• Detailed oriented and be able to plan and prioritize tasks effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience delivering Verilog and/or System Verilog RTL
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and debugging skills
• Strong communication (written and verbal), collaboration, and specification skills
• Practiced working experience with some of the following concepts:
  • Clock domain crossing and reset architecture
  • Machine Learning HW development
  • FIFOsimplementation
  • Busimplementation/verificationtechniques
  • Memory selection and control
  • High speed and low power design optimization
  • Bus interface protocols (AHB, AXI)
• Experience with some of the following
  • Simulation and code coverage tools (VCS, Verdi, Modeltech/Questa, or Xcelium)
  • Design rule and CDC checking (SVA assertions, Spyglass, 0-in, etc.)
  • Scripting languages (PERL, Python, TCL, C, etc.)
  • Power Intent and Analysis: UPF, CLP, PTPX, PowerPro
  • Synthesis: DCG/NXT, FC
  • Static Timing: Primetime
  • Formal Verification: Conformal, Formality

Minimum Qualifications:

• Legally permitted to work on-site in Canada
• 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.

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