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ASIC Formal Verification Staff Engineer - Qualcomm, Hod Hasharon, Israel

Qualcomm Haifa, Haifa District, Israel

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Posted Jan 20, 2026Apply by Jul 19, 2026

Role & seniority: Formal Verification Expert (RTL/ASIC), 8+ years experience; focus on formal methodologies for a RISC-V application processor.

Stack/tools: RTL ASIC verification; Verilog, SystemVerilog, SVA; formal verification methodologies; collaboration with architecture/design/software teams.

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Lead all formal activities for a new RISC-V application processor.

  2. Define verification strategy, methodologies, and planning.

  3. Translate high-level specs into formal plans and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure functional correctness.

Must-have skills

  • BSc in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related); 4+ years (or equivalent) in software/hardware/verification.

  • Experience in RTL ASIC verification with formal verification focus.

  • Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and SVA; fluent technical English.

Nice-to-haves

  • Knowledge of CPU/RISC-V architecture, micro-controllers, memory and cache controllers.

  • Prior experience with formal verification tools and methodologies on processor units.

  • Location & work type: Hod Hasharon, Israel; 5 days onsite.

Full Description

Company

  • Qualcomm Israel Ltd.

Job Area

  • Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies

General Summary

  • We are looking for a Formal Verification expert specializing in RTL/ASIC verification to work on a new cutting-edge RISC‑V application processor. The role involves ownership of formal methodologies, verification strategy definition, and close collaboration with architecture and design teams to ensure full functional correctness of complex processor units.
  • An ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of work experience with various formal applications and tools.
  • This is a 5 days onsite position in Hod Hasharon

Responsibilities

  • Understand high-level specifications and detailed requirements for application processor design logical units.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams such as architecture, design, and software teams on formal verification planning.
  • Formal Verification expert to lead all formal activities for a new RISC-V application processor.

Required Skills and Experience

  • BSc. in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering with up to 12 years of experience with RTL ASIC verification, specializing in Formal verification.

Knowledge and experience in one of the following: CPU, RISC-V architecture, micro-controllers, memory and cache controllers is an advantage. Experience with Verilog, System Verilog, SVA. Able to express complex concepts in fluent technical English.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
  • OR
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
  • OR
  • PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, 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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