Wireless R&D IP Verification Staff/Sr Staff Engineer

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology innovator is seeking a Wireless R&D IP Verification Staff/Sr Staff Engineer in Hyderabad. The role involves end-to-end IP-level verification and contributions to flagship Wireless IP development across WAN, WLAN, GNSS, and Bluetooth technologies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 8-15 years of experience, with strong skills in SystemVerilog/UVM, verification methodologies, and debugging tools. The position emphasizes collaboration and provides an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Education from a reputed institution required.
• 8-15 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Wireless IP development across multiple technologies.
• Own IP-level verification including design analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to meet project milestones.

Skills

SystemVerilog/UVM

Coverage-driven verification methodologies

Debugging skills

Scripting skills (Python, Perl)

Wireless IPs exposure

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science

Tools

Verdi or similar tools

Job description

Wireless R&D IP Verification Staff/Sr Staff Engineer

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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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to flagship Wireless IP development covering WAN, WLAN, GNSS, and Bluetooth technologies.
• Own end‑to‑end IP‑level verification, including:
  • Design analysis and verification planning.
  • Developing test benches and writing test cases using SystemVerilog/UVM.
  • Writing assertions, running simulations, and achieving coverage goals.
• Explore and implement advanced DV methodologies (formal, simulation) to improve efficiency and quality.
• Debug RTL and testbench issues using industry‑standard tools.
• Collaborate with design, architecture, and cross‑functional teams to meet project milestones.
• Maintain and enhance verification environments for scalability and reuse.

Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in SystemVerilog/UVM and coverage‑driven verification methodologies.
• Proven experience building and maintaining medium‑to‑complex SV/UVM environments.
• Proficiency in writing efficient constraint‑random tests and achieving coverage closure.
• Strong debugging skills using tools like Verdi or similar.
• Exposure to wireless IPs (Wi‑Fi, Modem PHY, DSP blocks) is a plus.
• Familiarity with formal/static verification techniques.
• Power‑aware verification and Gate‑Level Simulation (GLS) experience is highly desirable.
• Scripting skills (Python, Perl) for automation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science from a reputed institution.
• Experience: 8‑15 years.

Soft Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work with global teams.

Applicants

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