As a Staff / Sr. Staff System FPGA Engineer at Qualcomm, you will work closely with the platform team and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement FPGA architectures for control-plane and telemetry systems on next-generation server reference platforms. The role emphasizes hands-on contributions across RTL development, simulation, verification, testing, and lab bring-up. You will also be responsible for identifying architectural concerns and providing constructive feedback to enhance design specifications. This position offers an opportunity to engage with various teams and contribute to innovative solutions in the computing industry.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FPGA implementation and verification.
• Strong understanding of logic design and standard industry interfaces.
• Proficiency in HDL development — Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for design automation and tooling.
• Working knowledge of git and GitHub for version control.

• Implement RTL designs based on defined system architectures.
• Develop and execute test benches and verification plans for FPGA designs.
• Perform FPGA synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure using vendor toolchains.
• Test and debug FPGA designs in the lab using hardware bring-up tools.
• Identify implementation-level issues and provide feedback to architects.
• Develop Python-based scripts and cocotb test benches for design automation.
• Maintain and contribute to source-controlled design repositories using git.
• Participate actively in peer code reviews to ensure high standards for RTL quality.
• Produce clear technical documentation covering implementation details and test results.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams during system integration.

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