Location: Guyancourt or Sophia Antipolis, France

QUALCOMM is a global leader in smart mobile technologies, providing comprehensive solutions that drive continuous innovation for today's connected devices. By pushing the boundaries of what is possible, Qualcomm delivers next-generation experiences and spearheads digital transformation to create a smarter, more connected future for all. 

Our extensive portfolio of wired and wireless technologies spans the mobile, networking, computing, and consumer electronics sectors. Each of our solutions and products is meticulously engineered for optimal performance and energy efficiency. Our system-on-chip solutions, such as Snapdragon, seamlessly integrate CPU, GPU, connectivity, security, multimedia, and GPS technologies, redefining mobile possibilities for users worldwide. 

The Qualcomm Interconnect Technology Center (QITC) is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge interconnect solutions for complex Qualcomm System-On-Chips (SoCs) such as Snapdragon. Our solutions offer low power consumption, higher system bandwidth, greater IP flexibility, fewer global wires, easier timing convergence, and faster time to market compared to existing bus interconnects. QITC's Network-On-Chip (NoC) solutions include a comprehensive suite of automated NoC Design Tools that enhance NoC designer productivity. 

If you are passionate about hardware engineering and eager to contribute to groundbreaking innovations, join us at QITC and be part of a team that is at the forefront of technological advancements, shaping the future of smart connectivity. 

Position: Hardware Verification Senior/Staff/Senior Staff Engineer 

As a Hardware Verification Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for verifying innovative hardware in NoC infrastructure technologies for next-generation chipsets. Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Assessing new technical specifications and developing verification plans for the corresponding IPs or subsystems. 

• Implementing verification checkers and running non-regressions. 

• Implementing coverage and performance metrics. 

• Reporting work progress regularly and contributing to the improvement of KPIs. 

• Participating in verification methodology and flow enhancements. 

Qualifications: 

• 3 to 20+ years of experience in SoC and IP hardware verification. 

• Strong understanding of bus protocols and data coherency such as AMBA protocols. 

• Experience with Network-On-Chip (NoC) architectures and their role in maintaining data coherency within complex SoCs. 

• Knowledge of hardware communication protocols like AXI, AHB. 

• Good knowledge of C/C++ 

• Experience with Python automation and scripting languages to improve workflows and team efficiency. 

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. 

• Ability to support other teams with debugging. 

This is a high-profile position that requires interaction with NoC architecture and design, as well as NoC solutions deployment and support across global Qualcomm locations. Join us at Qualcomm and be part of a team that is leading technological innovation and shaping the future of smart connectivity. 

Other Preferred Requirements 
 

• The successful candidate has an exposure to memory, interconnect or other SoC subsystems design or verification 

• Experience with various RTL verification tools and methodology is welcome 

• Experience with system level architecture, modeling, analog design, and silicon test is a plus 

• References to a particular number of years’ experience are preferred 
   

Preferred Education 
 

• PhD or Master's degree in Electronics or Computer Science Engineering. 
   

Skills 
 
C/C++, Python, Verilog/SystemVerilog, SystemC,  

Cadence NCSIM, Synopsys VCS / Verdi, UVM 

Git, Svn database management tools 

Working environment: Linux, MS Office suite (Visio, Excel) 

 
 
What's On Offer 
 
Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy: 
 

• Salary, stock and performance related bonus, 

• Employee stock purchase scheme, 

• Relocation and immigration support, 

• Life, Medical & Travel Insurance, 

• Employee-managed clubs, including, running, music, biking, badminton and many more.