Posted 2 months ago
Staff ASIC Verification Engineer, Low Power AI
@ Qualcomm Canada ULC
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Qualcomm Canada ULC is hiring a Staff ASIC Verification Engineer to verify ultra-low power AI and audio subsystems through simulation before and after silicon. The role involves leading test plan development, debug and test bench work, and supervising other engineers. Pay is listed at $129,600 to $179,600 with a discretionary bonus and RSU eligibility.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to pre- and post-silicon verification of next-generation ASICs through simulation
- Drive test plan development, execution and verification closure
- Create and maintain test benches, assertions and functional coverage models
- Lead complex debug activities across the development cycle
- Provide technical supervision to other engineers
Requirements summary:
- 4+ years of ASIC design or verification experience (degree-dependent)
- Expert Verilog/VHDL RTL design skills
- Expert SystemVerilog UVM and/or SystemC verification skills
- Deep understanding of ASIC/VLSI concepts
- Basic to working C or C++ skills
- Preferred: bus, CPU or audio knowledge, Python, Perl
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred), Doctorate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Science, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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Qualcomm Canada ULC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 107 |
Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULCJob Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:
What we are doing has not been done.
Shape the future of low power AI subsystems.
Push the boundaries on features and performance.
Qualcomm Technologies Audio AI products are designed to offer premium wireless connectivity, high levels of integration, immersive sound quality, and on-device AI for smart audio and context aware applications. An ultra-low power subsystem within a low power SoC; a chip-within-a-chip HW block incorporating multiple always-on IP's, design execution within this group requires solving ground-breaking challenges and multiple power domain crossing issues.
As we pioneer new and/or improved functionality, we innovate to minimize power consumption.
Make a difference, join a team on the cutting edge and become an integral part of Qualcomm’s growth and momentum. New Position.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
We are looking for a Staff ASIC Verification Engineer to be part of our team to innovate and design complex leading, ultra-low power, solutions for audio and AI/context aware applications.
Verification tasks will include:
- Contribute to core verification during the pre/post silicon phase of next generation ASICs through simulation
- Drive test plan development, execution and verification closure in conjunction with the design and verification teams
- Contribute to creating/maintaining a test bench, assertions, and functional coverage models with scalability and reuse as key goals
- Contribute to implementing flows to automate development processes. Identify areas for improvement and drive them to completion
- Lead complex debug activities through the development cycle (pre and post-silicon)
- Provide technical supervision to other engineers and have the ability to lead by example
- Work closely with design to define verification methodology, Provide test plans and develop required tests.
Specific responsibilities will be a function of project and team needs and may vary over time.
Requirements:
- Min 4+ years ASIC design, verification, implementation or related work experience
- Expert Verilog/VHDL RTL design languages and ability to write clean, readable, synthesizable RTL.
- Deep understanding of ASIC/VLSI concepts
- Expert hardware verification languages (HVL): SystemVerilog testbench (UVM), and/or SystemC,
- Expert hardware description languages (HDL): Verilog and/or SystemVerilog
- Good working experience with C (basic level or C++ sufficient)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines is preferred: Audio (MP3, MIDI, etc.), Bus/interconnect (AHB, AXI), CPU (ARM v8/v7, Cache, MMU, security, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of digital circuits and event-driven simulators
- Knowledge of Perl, tcsh, Python and GNU Make is a strong asset
- Experience with automotive safety concepts and standards such as ISO26262
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$129,600.00 - $179,600.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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