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CPU Formal Verification Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/8/2026

Compensation

$142,200 - $213,400 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

The role is focused on working with a world-class CPU design team at Qualcomm, specifically in the application of formal methods for the verification of application processors. The team is dedicated to developing next-generation formal methodologies and enhancing formal verification skills on complex designs. Candidates will engage in defining formal verification architecture and deploying model-checking technology to hardware designs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of CPU technology.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of practical experience in formal methods application.
  • Strong background in model checking or theorem proving for complex systems verification.
  • Experience in writing assertions and modeling code in Hardware Description Languages.
  • Familiarity with model checkers like Jaspergold and VC-Formal or theorem-proving tools such as ACL2 and HOL.
  • MS/PhD degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 4+ years of practical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the design team to understand design intent and develop verification plans.
  • Define formal verification architecture and build end-to-end formal sign-off environments for CPU components.
  • Engage in the deployment of model-checking technology to hardware designs, including property verification and architectural modeling.

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

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