ASIC Design Engineer — Multiple Functions
QualcommJob Title
ASIC Design Engineer — Multiple Functions
Role Summary
Design, optimize, verify, validate, and document IP blocks and SoC components for high-performance, low-power products. Work on both digital and/or analog design flows and collaborate across hardware, software, and program teams to deliver silicon-ready implementations.
Experience Level
Mid-level / Mid-Career. Typical candidates have several years of ASIC design or verification experience (commonly 3–7 years); the posting indicates minimum experience thresholds depending on degree level.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities focus on architecture, design, implementation, and cross-functional execution of ASIC/IP projects.
- Define and implement architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and system simulations from system requirements.
- Perform digital and/or analog block design, optimization, verification, and validation through RTL-to-GDS or custom layout flows.
- Work across software, hardware, product, and program teams to plan and execute implementation strategies that meet system requirements.
- Evaluate design flows including synthesis, place-and-route, timing, power, and verification to ensure quality and performance targets.
- Author and review detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.
- Provide guidance to junior engineers and participate in technical decision-making affecting multiple teams.
Requirements
Technical skills and experience required or strongly preferred. Degree and formal education details are summarized separately below.
- Practical ASIC experience in design, verification, validation, integration, or related roles.
- Hands-on experience with RTL-to-GDS flow, custom circuit design tools (e.g., Virtuoso), or similar EDA toolchains.
- Familiarity with design verification methods and flows.
- Proficiency with scripting and programming for automation and design tasks.
- Ability to produce clear technical documentation and communicate complex technical information in writing and verbally.
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and influence decisions across teams; mentoring or supervisory experience is a plus.
- Nice-to-have: system-level architecture experience, low-power design techniques, or prior interaction with senior leadership on technical decisions.
Education Requirements
Minimum qualifications include one of: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years relevant ASIC experience; OR Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years relevant experience; OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years relevant experience. Preferred fields mentioned: Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science. The posting also references a preferred Master's degree and candidates with ~6+ years of ASIC-related experience for stronger consideration. Equivalent practical experience is accepted per the stated degree-or-experience rules.
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.
