LPASS Design Verification Sr Lead Engineer

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm in Bengaluru seeks a Hardware Engineer to lead design and validation of electronic systems. The role requires 3+ years in Hardware Engineering and expertise in HDLs like Verilog. You will collaborate with teams to ensure robust silicon and user experience in Snapdragon-based devices.

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is mandatory, with a strong emphasis on debugging and developing test benches.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of HDLs like Verilog and System Verilog.
• Minimum 1–2 years of VLSI industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Own DV for one or more features in the Low power audio subsystem (LPASS) core.
• Develop a robust testbench optimized for specific feature/DUT.
• Explore innovative DV methodologies to improve test benches.

Skills

HDLs like Verilog

Debugging skills

Scripting languages (Perl, Python)

Developing SV/UVM based test benches

VLSI industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics Engineering

PhD in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring‑up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting‑edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• Minimum 1–2 years of VLSI industry experience.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of HDLs like Verilog, System Verilog.
• Proficiency in developing SV/UVM based test benches.
• Proficient in debugging RTL/TB issues using Verdi or similar tools.
• Proficient with scripting languages such as Perl and/or Python.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UPF, low power architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own DV for one or more features in the Low power audio subsystem (LPASS) core.
• Develop a robust testbench optimized for the specific feature/DUT.
• Explore innovative DV methodologies (formal, simulation, and emulation based) to continuously push the quality and efficiency of test benches and process improvements.
• Ensure a bug‑free silicon for Tape Out which eventually leads to a superb user experience of Snapdragon‑based computing devices.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Applicants: 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. You may e‑mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.

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