Qualcomm
Processor Design Verification Engineer
$112K–$167K
San Diego, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design; preferred: 1+ year in programming, computer architecture, embedded systems, or design verification methods.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; Master's or PhD preferred.
About the job
Supports DSP processor development by helping design and verify blocks and tests, and evaluating design tradeoffs for functionality, power, performance, and timing.
What you'll do
- Develop small, well-defined design blocks, features, and tests under supervision.
- Identify design issues, collaborate in design reviews, and document issues and design changes.
- Apply tools and techniques to evaluate tradeoffs and verify design correctness.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.
Nice to have
- Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 1+ year of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, embedded systems, or design verification methods.
Pay
$111,600.00 - $167,400.00 USD base salary
Tools
C, C++, Python, architectural simulators, digital design simulators, emulators, test generators, design synthesis
AI focus
DSP development for machine learning products, including custom instruction sets for machine learning results.
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