ASIC Design Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General

Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drive communication and data processing transformation, helping create a smarter, more connected future for all.

Qualcomm is seeking talented ASIC Design Engineers to join our growing SoC and ASIC Design organization. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute across a variety of projects spanning high-performance computing, AI, mobile, automotive, data center, and next-generation semiconductor technologies. Engineers in this role may work on different aspects of ASIC and SoC development, including architecture, RTL design, implementation, timing analysis, design methodology, automation, and silicon bring-up activities, depending on project needs and business priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced engineering team developing leading-edge products on advanced process technologies while collaborating with world-class design, verification, implementation, and physical design teams.

• Participate in the architecture,design, implementation, integration, and optimization of ASIC, SoC, and IP solutions.
• Develop and validate design solutions that meet performance, power, area, timing, and quality objectives.
• Contribute to ASIC development activities including RTL design, static timing analysis, timing closure, synthesis, verification, and silicon bring-up, depending on project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including architecture, RTL design, physical design, verification, methodology, and software teams to deliver complex SoC solutions.
• Analyze and resolve design, implementation, and verification challenges using sound ASIC engineering practices.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical expertise to drive project execution and quality.
• Develop and enhance design flows, methodologies, automation frameworks, and engineering tools to improve productivity and quality.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by applying silicon learnings and feedback to future designs, processes, and methodologies.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts, collaborate across teams, and contribute to a strong engineering culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience in ASIC, FPGA, or SoC design and development.
• Understanding of digital design fundamentals, computer architecture, and semiconductor development processes.
• Experience with industry-standard ASIC design, implementation, verification, and/or timing analysis tools.
• Programming or scripting experience with languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience in one or more areas including RTL design, ASIC implementation, timing analysis,timing closure, verification, high-performance computing, AI/ML accelerators, data center technologies, low-power design, or silicon validation.
• Knowledge of modern SoC architectures, IP integration, and advanced process technologies.
• Experience designing arithmetic, computational, machine learning, server/data center, or related IPs.
• Experience developing tools, scripts, or automation to improve engineering productivity and design quality.