Qualcomm vs Cirrus Logic New Grad offer
#hardware #interview #semiconductor #offers #designverification Qualcomm(IP DV, San Diego) Base: 125K RSU: 100K/3 Sign-on: 20K Relocation: 10K Cirrus Logic(Soc DV, Austin) Base: 125K RSU: 75K/3 Sign-on: 15K Relocation: 15K Masters + YOE 0 I need help deciding between the two choices. Which of the two roles have greater growth potential in terms of learning experience between Soc vs IP DV. Any inputs are welcomed š. Current TC - 0
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Qualcomm for better life in general. SD is amazing. Thing about DV is that it's much easier to switch domain than it is for design or Arch roles. Don't stress about the growth at this point as you can switch around a lot in the DV field
IP level is much better for learning I would say. SoC straight up takes you to the top level, don't know if that would be a better way if you're up for the challenge.
Seems like Nvidia brand got you good tc
Cirrus DV team is very good. Their socs are smaller and you would do both soc+ip .
Yes, but I would strickly be in Soc DV team. Any idea, how the refreshers are at Cirrus Logic?
Refreshers happen if you have good performance. The DV team is pretty good here, and since the chips are smaller than Qualcomm, you will learn more by exploring all the aspects of the chip instead of a small section.
If it comes down to pay, take the Cirrus offer. That salary won't go far in CA.
Pay wise cirrus looks better
IP DV is better profile with a lot of learning opportunities for new grad. SoC has a different skill set but it isn't for beginners.
But isn't Soc DV like generic DV ?
Since you are a fresh Graduate, You can try various domains in Qualcomm. You donāt have to stick to DV only. I have seen candidates who are utilizing this by trying various domains for every 6 months.
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