QT Technologies Ireland Limited
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering
General Summary:
The Microcontroller Sub-System IP team plays a critical role in delivering embedded processing solutions used across Qualcomm's diverse product portfolio, including Mobile, Automotive, IoT, XR, and Compute. The team develops and verifies technologies supporting security, power management, and other key system-on-chip (SoC) functions.
We are looking for a motivated Verification Engineer or Senior Verification Engineer to join our growing team in Cork. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex verification challenges, contribute to cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate with talented engineers in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
As a Microcontroller Sub-System Verification Engineer / Senior Engineer, you will:
Develop and execute verification plans for microcontroller and subsystem IPs.
Create and maintain UVM-based verification environments, testbenches, and reusable verification components.
Develop constrained-random and coverage-driven verification solutions.
Perform functional, code, and assertion coverage analysis and drive coverage closure.
Collaborate closely with design, architecture, SoC integration, and validation teams to identify and resolve issues.
Debug simulation failures and root-cause complex design and verification problems.
Support subsystem and SoC integration activities, including test planning, test vector generation, and debug.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of verification methodologies, flows, and automation.
Apply formal verification techniques where appropriate to improve design quality and verification efficiency.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Engineer: 2+ years of ASIC/SoC design verification experience.
Senior Engineer: 5+ years of ASIC/SoC design verification experience.
Experience with SystemVerilog and UVM-based verification methodologies.
Experience developing constrained-random and coverage-driven verification environments.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Experience using RTL simulation and waveform debug tools.
Scripting experience using Python, Perl, Shell, or similar languages.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience verifying ARM or RISC-V based processor or microcontroller subsystems.
Familiarity with AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB).
Experience with formal verification tools such as JasperGold or VC Formal.
Knowledge of power-aware verification methodologies.
Experience with SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA).
Familiarity with gate-level simulation and low-power verification flows.
Basic knowledge of C/C++ programming.
Experience working in complex SoC development environments.
A collaborative mindset and passion for solving challenging technical problems.
Curiosity to learn new technologies and verification methodologies.
A commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
The ability to work effectively within diverse and global engineering teams.
Where you will be working
Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.
There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.
A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.
What's on Offer
Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:
Salary, stock and performance related bonus
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee stock purchase scheme
Matching pension scheme
Education Assistance
Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
Bicycle purchase scheme
Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
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.
*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
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