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CPU Verification Engineer (RISC-V)

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$167,100 - $250,700 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

As a Design Verification Engineer at Qualcomm, you will collaborate with Chip Architects to validate CPU and SOC level micro-architectures. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that the CPU design meets launch readiness standards. You will develop detailed test plans and verification methodologies, while also executing verification plans and tracking progress. This role requires a deep understanding of micro-processor verification functions and architectures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • Extensive knowledge of industry Instruction Set Architectures, particularly RISC-V.
  • Deep knowledge of Micro-Processor Verification functions and Architectures.
  • Experience in leading a small team of Verification engineers performing CPU Verification.
  • Experience with different Verification Methodologies and Tools.

Responsibilities

  • Work with CPU and SOC Architects to understand the concepts and high-level system requirements.
  • Develop detailed Test and Coverage plans based on the Architecture and Micro-architecture.
  • Develop Verification Methodology, ensuring scalability and portability across environments.
  • Develop Verification environment, including all respective components such as Stimulus, Checkers, Assertions, Trackers, and Coverage.
  • Execute Verification Plans, including Design Bring-up, DV environment Bring-up, and Debug of test failures.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

198

FY2026

Approval rate

98.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

59,278

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-22%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+30%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

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