Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > DSP Architecture and Design
General Summary:
Design and development of next?generation microarchitecture and logic for Qualcomm?s state?of?the?art Hexagon NPU, powering a wide range of AI/ML applications. In addition to microarchitecture and RTL development, the role includes providing rapid PPA (power, performance, area) feasibility analysis and feedback on new design features.
Minimum Qualifications:
? 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with architects, micro?architects, and other logic designers to define and develop microarchitecture for future generations of Qualcomm?s Hexagon NPU.
- Drive RTL design in SystemVerilog, owning features from concept through tape-out.
- Perform early logic synthesis, static timing analysis, and power estimation to validatedesign choices before full implementation.
- Evaluate the design pipeline end?to?end?from instruction set architecture through microarchitecture, RTL development, and synthesis feasibility.
- Utilize industry?standard digital design tools including simulators, synthesis engines, and power/performance analysis frameworks.
- Debug, optimize, and enhance EDA tool flows; identify and resolve tool?related issues to improve design iteration efficiency.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands?on experience with SystemVerilogand deep understanding of RTL design methodologies.
- Solid foundation in AI/ML concepts
- Proficiency in Python, Perl, and shell scriptingfor design automation and tooling.
- Experience with Gitand other revision control systems.
- Strong analytical, communication, and cross?functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to operate both independently and effectively within a fast?paced, team?oriented environment.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$127,200.00 - $190,800.00
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