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In this role, you will lead verification of complex CPU and SoC subsystems, drive verification strategy, and influence architectural and design decisions throughout the product lifecycle.\nAs a technical leader, you will be responsible for defining scalable verification methodologies, driving execution across multiple domains, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of high-quality silicon. This position requires deep verification expertise, strong technical leadership, and the ability to drive initiatives that impact multiple teams and projects.\nThe ideal candidate combines extensive CPU or SoC verification experience with a proven track record of technical leadership, cross-functional influence, and successful delivery of complex products.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead verification of complex CPU and SoC subsystems from specification through tape-out.\n\nDefine verification strategies, test plans, coverage models, and signoff criteria.\n\nArchitect and develop advanced verification environments and reusable verification infrastructure.\n\nDrive verification execution, debug, coverage closure, and risk management across large functional domains.\n\nPartner closely with architecture, design, modeling, software, validation, and implementation teams.\n\nInfluence architectural and microarchitectural decisions by providing verification-driven insights.\n\nLead cross-functional technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and development sites.\n\nChampion verification methodology improvements, automation, and best practices across the organization.\n\nDrive verification readiness reviews, milestone assessments, and silicon signoff activities.\n\nMentor engineers and provide technical guidance to senior team members.\n\nContribute to long-term verification strategy, roadmap planning, and reusable infrastructure development.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nB.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.\n\n10+ years of experience in RTL/ASIC verification.\n\nProven experience leading verification efforts for complex CPU, SoC, or subsystem designs.\n\nStrong expertise in SystemVerilog, UVM, constrained-random verification, and coverage-driven methodologies.\n\nExperience with assertions and assertion-based verification (SVA).\n\nStrong debugging skills and ability to independently resolve complex design and verification issues.\n\nStrong understanding of microprocessor architecture and modern verification methodologies.\n\nExpertise in one or more of the following areas:\n\nCPU microarchitecture\n\nRISC-V architecture\n\nMMU and virtual memory systems\n\nCache and memory hierarchy\n\nCoherency protocols\n\nInterconnect and SoC architecture\n\nStrong programming and scripting skills (C/C++, Python, Perl, Tcl, or similar).\n\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience verifying high-performance CPU cores or application processors.\n\nDeep knowledge of RISC-V privileged architecture, memory management, interrupts, and exception handling.\n\nExperience with formal verification methodologies and tools.\n\nExperience with emulation and FPGA-based verification platforms.\n\nTrack record of driving verification methodology improvements across multiple projects.\n\nExperience leading multi-site development efforts and influencing technical direction without direct management authority.\n\nProven ability to mentor engineers and develop future technical leaders.\n\nHistory of successfully delivering complex silicon products to production.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.\n*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.\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).\nQualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.\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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