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, ORMaster'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.Skills Required
Dsp, Debugging, RTL, Digital Design, System Verilog