ASICS Engineer, Staff

Job Title

ASICS Engineer, Staff

Role Summary

Define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for high-performance, low-power products. Collaborate with software, hardware, product and program teams to develop and execute implementation strategies that meet system and customer requirements.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Typical candidates have 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience; minimum experience requirements vary with education.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Define architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and system simulations from system-level requirements.
• Design, optimize, verify, validate, and implement digital and/or analog IP blocks and SoC/IC packages.
• Evaluate and drive the full design flow from high-level design through synthesis, place-and-route, timing and power analysis, and verification.
• Utilize ASIC/EDA tool flows (e.g., RTL-to-GDS, Virtuoso) and custom layout flows as required.
• Collaborate across functional teams to align implementation with system architecture and product needs.
• Write and review detailed technical documentation for complex EDA/IP/ASIC projects.
• Provide guidance and supervision to other team members and influence technical decisions beyond the immediate team.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Proven ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience on complex digital/analog blocks or SoCs.
• Experience with RTL-to-GDS flow and common ASIC/EDA tools; familiarity with custom circuit design/layout flows where applicable.
• Experience with design verification methods and architecture/design tools.
• Proficiency with scripting and programming languages for automation and tooling.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical information and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to mentor or lead other engineers.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience interacting with senior leadership and contributing to cross-organizational decisions.
• Prior work on low-power, high-performance product designs or IC packaging.

Education Requirements

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field plus 4+ years of relevant ASIC experience; OR Master's degree in Science/Engineering or related field plus 3+ years; OR PhD in Science/Engineering or related field plus 2+ years. Preferred: Master's in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

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.