GPU Implementation Engineer; Austin & San Diego

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering

The Design Implementation Engineer will work in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU team and will be responsible for managing all aspects of frontend implementation design challenges and methodology. The successful applicant will integrate, implement, and deliver state-of-the-art GPU cores and will be working closely with the microarchitecture and physical design teams to meet very aggressive Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) targets. The successful candidate will possess an in-depth understanding of ASIC design flow and the challenges posed by advanced nanometer technologies.

• Experience with digital design and RTL synthesis
• Experience with EDA tools such as:
  Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, Genus, Innovus, Conformal LEC, Formality, and Prime Time
• Experience with power vector generation and power analysis
• Ability to collaborate with RTL designers to improve power and performance
• Solid scripting skills using Tcl or Python
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, self‑motivated

• Knowledge of UPF
• Knowledge of advanced process nodes, e.g. 3 nm and below
• Understanding of GPU microarchitecture
• Experience with leading a high‑performance team to push aggressive PPA targets is advantageous

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with 7+ years of direct frontend implementation and physical design work experience
• Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with 6+ years of direct frontend implementation and physical design work experience
• PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field with 5+ years of direct frontend implementation and physical design work experience
• Strong background and experience working with industry standard synthesis and place‑and‑route tools
• Experience with process technology nodes below 10 nm

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

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The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Salary is only one component of total compensation. Qualcomm also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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