Mixed Signal Design Verification Engineer

Nutanix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced design verification engineer to join our team in validating high-speed mixed- signal IPs (PCIe, USB, MIPI, CXL, C2C, D2D, DDR, PLL, DAC, ADC, sensors).

The role covers pre- and post-silicon verification with a focus on SystemVerilog/UVM testbench development and coverage closure. Candidates should have 4+ years of ASIC verification experience and proficiency with industry-standard simulators.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of ASIC design verification, or related work experience.
• Knowledge of SystemVerilog/UVM HVL and verification methodology.

Responsibilities

• Define pre-silicon and post-silicon test plans based on design specs and standards.
• Architect and develop testbenches using SystemVerilog/UVM and analog/mixed-signal sim.
• Author assertions in SVA, develop test cases, and ensure coverage closure.
• Collaborate with digital/analog, modeling, and SoC teams for PHY verification and post-silicon validation.

Skills

SystemVerilog/UVM

HVL methodologies

VCS

Xcelium/NCsim

Modelsim/Questa

VCFormal

Jaspergold

Python

Perl

Low power verification

Formal verification

Gate level simulation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

PhD in related field (optional)

Tools

VCS

Xcelium/NCsim

Modelsim/Questa

VCFormal

Jaspergold

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:Join Qualcomm's design verification team in verifying the high-speed mixed-signal IP designs (PCIe, USB, MIPI, CXL, C2C, D2D, DDR, PLL, DAC, ADC, Sensors, etc.) for exciting products targeted for 5G, AI/ML, compute, IOT, and automotive applications. The team is responsible for the complete design verification lifecycle, from system-level concept to tape out and post-silicon support.Responsibilities:· Define pre-silicon and post-silicon testplans based on design specs and using applicable standards working closely with design team.· Architect and develop the testbench using advanced verification methodology such as SystemVerilog/UVM, Analog/mixed signal simulation, Low power verification, Formal verification and Gate level simulation to ensure high design quality.· Author assertions in SVA, develop testcases, coverage models, debug and ensure coverage closure.· Work with digital design, analog circuit design, modeling, controller/subsystem, & SoC integration teams to complete the successful PHY level verification, integration into subsystem and SoC, and post-silicon validation.Required for this Role:· Master's/Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.· 6 + years ASIC design verification, or related work experience.· Knowledge of a HVL methodology like SystemVerilog/UVM.· Experience working with various ASIC simulation/formal tools such as VCS, Xcellium/NCsim, Modelsim/Questa, VCFormal, Jaspergold, 0In and others.Preferred Qualifications:· Experience with Low power design verification, Formal verification and Gate level simulation.· Knowledge of standard protocols such as PCIe, USB, MIPI, LPDDR5, LPDDR6, etc.,· Experience in scripting languages (Python, or Perl).· Experience with mixed-signal IP design verification, such as USB, PCIe, CXL, C2C, D2D, MIPI, UFS, LPDDR5/6, PLL, Data Convertors (DAC, ADC), or sensors.Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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