JobsDesign Engineer (Low Power)
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/3/2026
Compensation
$176,300 - $264,500 per year
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
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·FY 2025Job description
The role at Qualcomm Atheros involves working as a key member of the Integrated Wireless Technology team, focusing on WiFi technology and SOC design. The candidate will be responsible for developing low power micro-architecture and design, as well as collaborating with the verification team during the debug phase. This position requires hands-on involvement throughout the full ASIC development process, including specification, RTL implementation, and post-silicon bring up. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in low power design methodologies and full chip debug using ARM IPs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
- 7+ years of working experience in ASIC Design.
- 2+ years of experience in low power micro-architecture and design.
- Experience in silicon bring up and debug.
- Required experience on SoC micro architecture and multi-domain clocking.
Responsibilities
- Develop technical specifications from architectural and systems requirements.
- Deliver detailed low power micro-architecture and design.
- Work closely with the verification team to develop verification plans.
- Participate actively in the debug phase of the ASIC development process.
- Own the design through the full ASIC development process from specification to post-silicon bring up.
Benefits
- Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
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