The role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. focuses on the design and development of high-performance, low-power Hexagon/NPU cores for various applications including Audio, Modem, AI, IoT, and Automotive. The candidate will work closely with the system architecture team and physical design team, requiring a deep understanding of the ASIC design flow from RTL to GDS2. This position emphasizes RTL development, microprocessor design, and collaboration with verification teams. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative ASICs and IP cores.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.
• Practical experience with RTL development including functional and structural RTL design in System Verilog.

• Work with the system architecture team to define micro-architecture documentation for various blocks in Hexagon/NPU and sub-systems.
• Develop RTL for multiple logic blocks of Hexagon/NPU and sub-systems for SoC integration.
• Run various frontend tools to check for linting, clock domain crossing, and power intent.
• Collaborate with the physical design team on design constraints and timing closure.
• Optimize area and power for the designs.
• Work with the verification team to collaborate on test plans, test debug, coverage plans, and coverage closure.
• Support internal hardware integration and contribute ideas for the innovation of ASICs and IP cores.

• Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.