DSP IP SS Design Verification - Sr Lead Engineer

General Summary:

Join Qualcomm's HEXAGON DSP team, responsible for high-performance DSP cores integral to Qualcomm's multi-tier SoC roadmap in mobile devices. This role focuses on design verification of complex proprietary DSP IP with an emphasis on power-aware verification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design verification for DSP subsystem IP in collaboration with global architecture, design, and power teams.
• Architect, implement, and enhance SystemVerilog testbench environments following UVM/OVM methodologies.
• Develop comprehensive verification plans and execute simulation, assertions, formal verification, and HW-SW co-verification.
• Drive power-aware RTL simulation using UPF methodologies.
• Perform detailed debugging and simulation tasks to ensure product quality.
• Automate verification processes with scripting and verification tools to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure coverage goals and deliver high-quality commercial-ready IP.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of hardware verification experience, OR
• Master's degree with 2+ years, OR PhD with 1+ year of experience.
• 5-8 years experience in processor/ASIC design verification, preferably with ARM or DSP subsystems.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong background in digital design, processor architecture, and power-aware verification.
• Expertise in SystemVerilog testbench architecture and implementation (OVM/UVM).
• Proficient in UPF and power-aware RTL simulations.
• Experience with simulators/tools from Synopsys, Mentor, or Cadence.
• Familiarity with hardware verification languages (SystemVerilog, VERA), and hardware description languages (Verilog, SystemVerilog).
• Knowledge of AMBA protocols (AHB, AXI, APB) and debug protocols.
• Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts.
• Scripting and automation skills: Perl, Python, Shell scripting, Makefile, TCI.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across global teams.