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Graduate CPU Formal Verification Engineer - Cambridge, UK
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Graduate CPU Formal Verification Engineer - Cambridge, UK
Senior CPU Formal Verification Engineer
Company: Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd
Job Area: Engineering Group → ASICs Engineering
General Summary
About Qualcomm
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation. We create a smarter, connected future through:
- Defining, modeling, designing (digital and analog), and optimizing IP (block/SoC)
- Verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting high-performance, high-quality, low-power world-class products
- Collaborating across teams to define product execution paths
As a Qualcomm Engineer, you’ll work at the cutting edge of technology innovation.
About This Role
Do you have a passion for cutting-edge CPU design? Join Qualcomm’s world-class CPU team, where top architects and engineers develop the processors shaping tomorrow.
Build your formal verification skills to their fullest on some of the world’s most complex CPU designs.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Work with the design team to articulate design intent, developing comprehensive verification plans and schedules.
- Focus on end-to-end formal validation, from architecture to micro-architecture refinery.
- Define formal verification architectures, create detailed test plans, and establish end-to-end formal sign-off environments for Qualcomm CPU components.
- Ensure cross-team alignment on verification methodologies and timelines.
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⚠️ Note: This role requires a 5-day-per-week attendance at our Cambridge office.
Minimum Experience Requirements
You must hold at least one of the following qualifications:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, or related field, with relevant coursework in:
- Computer architecture
- Verilog HDL design
- Formal methods
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OR A PhD in the above fields (without formal industry experience requirements).
Skills & Qualifications
Education & Experience
Primary Criteria:
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Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering + 2+ years of experience in:
- ASIC design
- Verification
- Validation
- Integration
- OR
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Master’s degree in Science/Engineering + 1+ year of above experience
- OR
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PhD in related fields (with relevant informal or practical industry experience).
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Note: Qualcomm evaluates experience flexibly—applications with equivalent industry experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What’s on Offer
Beyond advancing your career alongside world-class engineers, we provide:
✅ Competitive salary including housing & transport allowance ✅ Stock comp (RSUs) and performance-based bonuses ✅ 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave ✅ 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave ✅ Employee stock purchase programme ✅ Comprehensive life & medical insurance ✅ Live+Well reimbursements for health/membership fees
Diversity & Compliance
Qualcomm is committed to an equal, inclusive opportunity workplace for all.
For individuals with disabilities: Request support during the application/hiring process by emailing: disability-accommodations@qualcomm.com or calling: [Qualcomm’s accessible services line]
All employees must adhere to Qualcomm’s policies, including confidentiality (per legally permissible terms).
Staffing agencies: Candidates can only apply via Qualcomm’s official careers site. Unsolicited resumes or submissions will not be processed.
Contact For inquiries about this role, please reach out to [Qualcomm Careers Team].
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