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The Hexagon architecture is designed to deliver performance with low power and area over a variety of applications like Audio, Modem, AI, IoT and Automotive The successful candidate will verify the correct function, performance, and power characteristics of a new high performance, low-power Hexagon DSP/NPU processor core and associated subsystems, collaborate with digital architects and designers to develop verification plans, implement verification environments, and effectively execute verification strategies, with the following responsibilities:\nResponsible for owning a unit and/or subsystem verification environment through all stages of the verification process Responsible for working closely with architecture, design, and implementation teams to address the full spectrum of verification issues in modern design processes. 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Excellent programming background and skills are required; in particular, a strong background in Object-Oriented programming.\nPreferred Qualification:\nQualification Master's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering 5+ year of experience in processor verification Knowledge of cache, memory coherency, interconnect, bus protocol, and processor integration is a strong plus\nEducation\nRequirement Bachelor's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering, is required Master's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering, is preferred.\nQualcomm 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  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. 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