RTL Design Engineer -Sr Lead
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 14
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Hardware Engineering Group works on cutting-edge SoC projects, and this role sits within the Engineering Group focused on digital design for ARM-based architectures. The position involves designing, implementing, and verifying complex digital designs, including RTL development, microarchitecture definition, synthesis, static timing analysis, and formal verification. The engineer will work on SoC integration and debug architecture while providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
What you will do
- Develop and implement RTL designs using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define microarchitecture for various subsystems.
- Perform synthesis, static timing analysis, and formal verification.
- Optimize designs for power, performance, and area.
- Work on SoC integration, focusing on ARM-based architectures.
- Debug and resolve design issues, ensuring robust and high-quality deliverables.
- Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in RTL design and verification.
- Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and RTL coding techniques.
- Experience with ARM coresight components and APB protocol.
- Strong understanding of SoC debug architecture.
- Familiarity with industry-standard front-end tools and flows (e.g., Lint, CDC, STA).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of DFT concepts and design for testability.
- Experience with standard interfaces like SPI, I2C, and CAN.
- Strong understanding of constraints, timing analysis, and optimization techniques.
- Experience with formal verification tools and simulators.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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