RTL(IPA Design/WRD) - Sr Lead
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 14
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
The Qualcomm WRD team develops Network Packet Processor IP that is deployed in Qualcomm's industry-leading devices worldwide. The work spans front-end ASIC design, microarchitecture, RTL development, SoC integration, and verification for high-speed, low-power silicon. This Sr Lead role owns RTL design and microarchitecture specification, drives PPA and timing goals, and leads and mentors a team of engineers through project planning and execution.
What you will do
- Microarchitecture development and specification. From early high-level architectural exploration, through micro architectural research and arriving at a detailed specification.
- RTL ownership. Development, assessment, and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area, and timing goals
- Working collaboratively with block designers, verification, architecture, implementation, and post-silicon teams to resolve issues and ensure timely project execution.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, debugging, and identifying issues, providing workarounds, and making recommendations on bug fixes.
- Leading and mentoring a team of engineers, providing technical guidance to the team
- Leading overall project planning efforts and execution.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- The candidate must have at least 5-8 years of front-end ASIC RTL design experience. The candidate must be strong in design micro-architecture and RTL coding (System Verilog / Verilog / VHDL).
- Experience in Logic design /micro-architecture / RTL coding is a must.
- Must have hands on experience with SoC design and integration for SoCs.
- Experience in Verilog/System-Verilog is a must.
- Should have knowledge of AMBA protocols - AXI, AHB, APB, SoC clocking/reset/debug architecture and peripherals like USB, PCIE and SDCC.
- Hands-on experience with multi-clock designs.
- Exposure to synthesis and STA.
- Awareness of low power and high-speed design.
- Knowledge of industry-standard front-end tool flows (lint, CDC, etc.).
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Flexible to work with multi-geo teams.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- 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.
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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