ASIC Design Engineer

Job Title

ASIC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Join Qualcomm's SoC and ASIC design organization to design, implement, and optimize ASIC/SoC and IP solutions across domains such as mobile, automotive, data center, AI, and high-performance computing. Work with cross-functional teams on architecture, RTL, implementation, timing, verification, and silicon bring-up depending on project needs.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No explicit years-of-experience requirement stated.

Responsibilities

The role involves end-to-end ASIC/SoC design activities and engineering process improvements.

• Participate in architecture, design, implementation, integration, and optimization of ASIC, SoC, and IP.
• Develop and validate designs to meet performance, power, area, timing, and quality targets.
• Perform RTL design, static timing analysis, timing closure, synthesis, verification, and silicon bring-up as required by projects.
• Collaborate with architecture, RTL, physical design, verification, methodology, and software teams to deliver complex SoC solutions.
• Analyze and resolve design and implementation challenges using sound ASIC engineering practices.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input to drive project execution and quality.
• Develop and enhance design flows, methodologies, automation frameworks, and engineering tools to improve productivity and quality.
• Apply silicon learnings and feedback to improve future designs, processes, and methodologies.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate across teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Must-have: Experience in ASIC, FPGA, or SoC design and development.
• Must-have: Understanding of digital design fundamentals, computer architecture, and semiconductor development processes.
• Must-have: Experience with industry-standard ASIC design, implementation, verification, and/or timing analysis tools.
• Must-have: Programming or scripting experience (examples: Python, Tcl, Perl).
• Must-have: Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in RTL design, timing closure, synthesis, low-power design, multi-voltage domains, or silicon validation.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with AI/ML accelerators, high-performance computing, data center technologies, or computational IP design.
• Nice-to-have: Experience developing tools, scripts, or automation for engineering productivity and design quality.
• Nice-to-have: Knowledge of modern SoC architectures, IP integration, and advanced process technologies.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Preferred: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.