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Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$216,091 - $298,100 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The role involves leading a team focused on enhancing engineering efficiency and product quality for CPU RTL development aimed at high performance, low power devices. The individual will collaborate with chip architects on micro-architecture and product definition throughout the product life cycle. Responsibilities include performance exploration, microarchitecture development, and ensuring the RTL design meets performance goals. The position requires strategic thinking and innovation in technology areas.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related degree field
  • Seven years of experience in a related occupation

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team to improve engineering efficiency and product quality for CPU RTL development.
  • Collaborate with chip architects to conceive micro-architecture and assist in product definition.
  • Conduct performance exploration and work with the CPU modeling team on high performance strategies.
  • Develop, assess, and refine RTL design to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals.
  • Assist the design verification team in executing the functional verification strategy.
  • Work with a multi-functional engineering team to validate physical design aspects.
  • Identify innovative technology areas and prepare proposals for research and development.
  • Contribute to design reviews and project meetings, communicating and implementing development plans.

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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