Staff ASIC Verification Engineer, Low Power AI

About the Company

Qualcomm Canada ULC is a leader in pioneering cutting-edge audio AI products focusing on premium wireless connectivity, high integration levels, immersive sound, and on-device AI tailored for smart audio and context-aware applications. Their technology integrates ultra-low power subsystems within low power SoCs, incorporating multiple always-on IP blocks to handle complex power domain crossings and groundbreaking challenges.

Role Summary

As a Staff ASIC Verification Engineer specializing in low power AI, you will contribute to shaping the future of ultra-low power audio and AI subsystem designs. This role involves innovation towards enhanced features and performance while minimizing power consumption, and requires close collaboration across design and verification teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in core verification for next-generation ASICs during pre-silicon and post-silicon phases using simulation tools.
• Lead development and execution of comprehensive test plans in coordination with design and verification teams to achieve verification closure.
• Develop and maintain scalable, reusable test benches, assertions, and functional coverage models aimed at quality and efficiency.
• Implement and improve automated processes within verification workflows to increase productivity and reduce manual intervention.
• Drive complex debug efforts through the entire development cycle, including pre- and post-silicon stages.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering colleagues, guiding by example.
• Collaborate closely with design teams to establish verification methodologies, create test plans, and develop necessary tests.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience; or
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with at least 3 years of relevant ASIC experience; or
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field with 2 or more years of related ASIC design or verification experience.
• Proficiency in Verilog and VHDL RTL design, with ability to write clean, synthesizable code.
• Strong knowledge of ASIC and VLSI design principles and methodologies.
• Expertise in hardware verification languages such as SystemVerilog testbench (UVM) and SystemC.
• Fluency in hardware description languages like Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Working knowledge of C programming language (basic level, C++ experience is sufficient).

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with audio standards and technologies (MP3, MIDI).
• Understanding of bus/interconnect protocols such as AHB and AXI.
• Experience with CPU architectures (ARM v8/v7), including cache, MMU, and security aspects.
• Strong grasp of digital circuit design and event-driven simulation techniques.
• Knowledge of scripting and build tools like Perl, tcsh, Python, and GNU Make.
• Exposure to automotive safety principles and standards including ISO26262.

Additional Information

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process. Applicants can request accommodations to support participation.

The company emphasizes adherence to all relevant company policies including safeguarding of confidential and proprietary information.

Recruiting agencies are not authorized to use Qualcomm's career site or submit profiles; unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position in Markham, Ontario is CAD 129,600 to CAD 179,600 annually. Total compensation also includes an annual discretionary bonus program and eligibility for restricted stock unit (RSU) grants. A comprehensive benefits package supports employees' professional and personal success.