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Graduate CPU Formal Verification Engineer - Cambridge, UK
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Graduate CPU Formal Verification Engineer - Cambridge, UK
Senior Formal Verification Engineer (CPU Team)
About the Company
Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd – a leading technology innovator – pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences. The company drives communication and data processing transformation, striving to create a smarter, connected future for all.
As a Qualcomm Engineer, you’ll define, model, design (digital/analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for high-performance, low-power world-class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to determine the best execution paths for groundbreaking technological solutions.
About the Role
Are you passionate about cutting-edge CPU design and formal verification? Join Qualcomm’s world-class CPU team—developing the processors that will shape the future. This is your chance to:
- Develop advanced formal verification skills on some of the most complex designs ever attempted.
- Contribute to defining the next frontier in computational performance and efficiency.
If you thrive in high-impact collaborative environments, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the design team to:
- Understand design intent and develop verification plans for end-to-end formal refinement (from architecture to micro-architecture).
- Create formal verification architectures, test methodologies, and end-to-end formal sign-off environments for Qualcomm CPU components.
- Drive formal verification best practices, ensuring long-term scalability and correct functionality.
- PLEAS NOTE: **This role requires 5 days per week onsite at **Qualcomm's Cambridge Office for collaboration and innovation.
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Minimum Experience & Qualifications
Education & Background
Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Mathematics
- Science
- Engineering (or related field)
- With courses on computer architecture and expertise in Verilog HDL design or formal methods.
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- PhD in Mathematics, Science, or Engineering optional (where prior experience substitutes for formal education).
Additional Requirements
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Minimum qualifications for experience:
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Bachelor's degree + 2+ years of experience in:
- ASIC design
- Verification
- Validation
- Integration (or comparable work experience).
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**OR Master’s degree + 1+ year of experience in the above fields.
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**OR PhD in SCience/Engineering *(with no minimum years requirement, though practical expertise must align with the role demands).
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Experience must demonstrate capability to ensure Qulcomms IP quality goals and full role Anforderungen.
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Note: Reference to specific years is indicative. Equivalent experience not strictly meeting years but showcasing skills and competencies is strongly accepted.
Benefits & Perks
We reward innovation, growth, and expertise with a meaningful package:
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- Competitive salary, including:
- Housing & transport allowance.
- Stock options (RSU's) + performance bonus.
- Extended parental leave options:
- 16 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave.
- 6 weeks fully paid Paternity Leave.
- Employee Stock Purchase Scheme for long-term vested aligned growth.
- Life & Medical Insurance coverage for peace of mind.
- Reimbursecess under Live+ Well Reimbursement to support health, gym, Wellbeing and wellness memberships.
Qualomm’s Commitments & Policies
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. We are deeply committed to inclusion and accommodation:
- Accessibility Guarantee: If you require reasonable accommodations during the hiring process or resolving to demonstrate your fit, please contact disability-acommodations@qualomm.com or use the [toll-free number](not provided here).
- We uphold strict confidentiality policies and expect employees to abide by all applicable security protocols.
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- Qualcomm Jobs Alias
- Qualcomm Employees (or any other division).
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