Qualcomm · 1 day ago
Processor ASIC RTL Design Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$127K/yr - $191K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leader in mobile technology, and they are seeking a Processor ASIC RTL Design Engineer to contribute to the design of high-performance, low-power Hexagon/NPU cores. The role involves working with system architecture, developing RTL for integration, and collaborating with various teams to optimize design and performance.
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Responsibilities
Work with system architecture team to define micro-architecture documentation for various blocks in Hexagon/NPU and sub-system
Develop RTL for multiple logic blocks of Hexagon/NPU and sub-system for SoC integration
Run various frontend tools to check for linting, clock domain crossing, power intent etc
Work with physical design team on design constraints and timing closure
Work on area and power optimization
Work with verification team to collaborate on test plan, test debug, coverage plan and coverage closure
Support internal hardware integration
Provide ideas and further the innovation of ASICs, IP cores, and process flows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design
In-depth understanding of the ASIC design flow from RTL to GDS2
Detailed understanding of RTL design, synthesis, static timing analysis, PLDRC, clock domain crossing, and low power techniques
Preferred
2+ years of practical experience with details of RTL development including: functional and structural RTL design in system Verilog, design partitioning, simulation and regression, collaboration with design verification team
Familiar with latest design tools (such as linting, CDC, LEC, CLP etc)
Experience with processor integration
Experience with bus interface
Experience with computer architecture
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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