Verification Engineer Jobs at Qualcomm with Visa Sponsorship
Qualcomm's Verification Engineer roles sit at the intersection of cutting-edge chip design and media-grade performance demands, covering RTL simulation, formal verification, and testbench development. Qualcomm has a strong track record of sponsoring international engineers across multiple visa categories, making it a realistic target for candidates on work authorization.
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering
General Summary:
This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of performing block level verification for complex, multi-feature designs using the most advanced verification techniques (sim, formal, emulation). Review and refine testplan contents with help from design team and verification leadership. Construct emulation capable testbench and components for use on emulation and prototyping platforms. Debug complex systems and designs during the verification process. Investigate test and assertion failures and provide initial triage and debug. Work with design and microarchitecture to resolve all open issues and identify design faults. Build monitors, checkers, and assertions to aid in debug process. Follow coding and construction guidelines for all monitor components to enable cross-platform use. Build stimulus generation mechanisms that are reusable across platforms. Complete all testplan items necessary to achieve full test coverage. Support and maintain random stimulus generation capabilities to consistently reach expected coverage targets. Work with design and microarchitecture teams to understand coverage holes, and to craft stimulus required to cover those holes. Build functional coverage model to accurately measure transactional and architectural features of the design. Support unit level testcases to be ported to a full chip and bring-up environment. Build and support common testbench components useful for various design testbenches. Develop scripts and automation in Python, Perl, etc. to increase time savings in verification process. Act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicate and implement a development plan.
Basic Qualifications:
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and three (3) years of experience in a related occupation.
Compensation:
$186,472.00 - $250,700.00/year
Applicants:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:
Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering
General Summary:
This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of performing block level verification for complex, multi-feature designs using the most advanced verification techniques (sim, formal, emulation). Review and refine testplan contents with help from design team and verification leadership. Construct emulation capable testbench and components for use on emulation and prototyping platforms. Debug complex systems and designs during the verification process. Investigate test and assertion failures and provide initial triage and debug. Work with design and microarchitecture to resolve all open issues and identify design faults. Build monitors, checkers, and assertions to aid in debug process. Follow coding and construction guidelines for all monitor components to enable cross-platform use. Build stimulus generation mechanisms that are reusable across platforms. Complete all testplan items necessary to achieve full test coverage. Support and maintain random stimulus generation capabilities to consistently reach expected coverage targets. Work with design and microarchitecture teams to understand coverage holes, and to craft stimulus required to cover those holes. Build functional coverage model to accurately measure transactional and architectural features of the design. Support unit level testcases to be ported to a full chip and bring-up environment. Build and support common testbench components useful for various design testbenches. Develop scripts and automation in Python, Perl, etc. to increase time savings in verification process. Act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicate and implement a development plan.
Basic Qualifications:
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and three (3) years of experience in a related occupation.
Compensation:
$186,472.00 - $250,700.00/year
Applicants:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:
Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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Align your degree to the role
Qualcomm's Verification Engineer postings consistently require a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. A degree in a tangentially related field can trigger H-1B specialty occupation scrutiny, so confirm your credential maps directly before applying.
Target teams working on multimedia silicon
Qualcomm's media and entertainment work runs through its Snapdragon and Adreno divisions. Verification Engineers with experience in video codec validation, display pipeline testing, or audio DSP verification are better positioned for these teams than general digital design candidates.
Prepare your OPT timeline before interviews start
Qualcomm hires F-1 CPT and OPT candidates but onboarding timelines are tight. If your OPT authorization is within 90 days of expiring at offer stage, surface that immediately so Qualcomm's immigration team can assess whether an H-1B cap-gap bridge covers your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Verification Engineer roles
Not all Qualcomm postings are labeled consistently across job boards. Use Migrate Mate to search Qualcomm's Verification Engineer openings filtered by visa sponsorship type so you're only applying to roles where your authorization category is explicitly supported.
Get your UVM and SystemVerilog work documented now
Qualcomm's Verification Engineer interviews are heavily technical, often including live testbench exercises. Assemble concrete examples of coverage-driven verification environments you've built, including tool chains and pass rates, before your first recruiter screen.
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Does Qualcomm sponsor H-1B visas for Verification Engineers?
Yes, Qualcomm sponsors H-1B visas for Verification Engineers and has done so consistently across multiple hiring cycles. The company also supports H-1B1 filings for candidates from Singapore and Chile. Sponsorship is handled through Qualcomm's in-house immigration team, which coordinates Labor Condition Application filings with the DOL and petition submissions to USCIS on the engineer's behalf.
Which visa types does Qualcomm commonly use for Verification Engineer roles?
Qualcomm sponsors Verification Engineers on H-1B, H-1B1, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, J-1, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. TN is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals whose engineering credentials meet USMCA requirements. For long-term employees, Qualcomm initiates PERM labor certification to support Green Card filings through the EB-2 or EB-3 categories.
How do I apply for Verification Engineer jobs at Qualcomm?
You can browse and apply for Verification Engineer roles at Qualcomm through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm your authorization category is supported before applying. Qualcomm's interview process for this role typically includes a recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering SystemVerilog and UVM methodology, and a panel interview with the verification team.
What qualifications does Qualcomm expect for Verification Engineer candidates?
Qualcomm's Verification Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog, UVM testbench architecture, and coverage-driven verification is expected. For roles tied to multimedia silicon, familiarity with video codec pipelines, display controllers, or audio DSP verification strengthens your application significantly.
How do I time my application if my OPT is expiring soon?
If your F-1 OPT has less than six months remaining, flag this in your first recruiter conversation. Qualcomm's immigration team will assess whether the H-1B cap-gap provision, which extends OPT status if a timely H-1B petition is filed before the April 1 deadline, covers your projected start date. USCIS requires the petition to be submitted before your OPT expires for cap-gap protection to apply.
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