Company:
Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering
General Summary:
As a forward-thinking technology company, Qualcomm advances the limits of innovation in "Industrial and Embedded IoT" to deliver next-generation experiences and accelerate digital transformation toward a smarter, more seamlessly connected world.
We are seeking a seasoned RTL Design Engineer to join our SoC design team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing RTL designs for complex SoC platforms, with a focus on integration and performance evaluation of 3rd party IPs such as USB and PCIe. You will collaborate closely with verification, physical design, and system architecture teams to ensure seamless integration, robust functionality, and optimal performance.
Responsibilities
Define and implement RTL architecture for SoC subsystems
Integrate 3rd party IPs (USB, PCIe, UHS) into SoC designs and evaluate their performance
Develop and optimize RTL code for performance, power, and area efficiency
Collaborate with verification teams to ensure functional correctness and coverage
Work with physical design teams to achieve timing closure and DFT compliance
Debug and resolve RTL issues across simulation, emulation, and silicon validation
Drive methodology improvements and automation for RTL design flow
Provide guidance on coding styles, interface protocols, and best practices
Occasional business travel across APAC and other regions may be required
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in RTL design and SoC integration
Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and RTL design methodologies
Experience with integration and performance evaluation of USB / PCIe / UHS 3rd party IPs
Familiarity with RTL-to-GDSII flow and timing closure
Strong scripting skills in Python, Tcl, or Shell
Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with low-power design techniques and clock/power domain crossing
Knowledge of AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB) and interconnect design
Familiarity with post-silicon validation and debug of interface IPs
Exposure to EDA tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler, VCS, or Cadence tools
Comfortable working in a globally distributed engineering environment
Experience correlating pre-silicon verification with post-silicon performance/yield
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
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