Low Power Design/Methodology Engineer
QualcommJob Title
Low Power Design/Methodology Engineer
Role Summary
Design and implement low-power digital IP for wireless and automotive SoCs. Work on RTL, verification, synthesis, timing, and power analysis; collaborate with circuit, verification, physical design, system, software, and test teams to integrate and enable low-power and functional-safety features.
Experience Level
Mid-level — typical requirement is ~3 years of low-power digital ASIC design experience; minimum qualifications also specify ranges from 1–2+ years depending on degree.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include IP design, verification, and methodology development.
- Design adaptive power management controllers, on-chip sensor controllers, and digital power meters.
- Implement and verify RTL: coding, simulation, synthesis, lint, CDC, STA, and formal checks.
- Develop and enhance low-power methodologies spanning RTL to GDS to improve design and verification flow.
- Collaborate with technology/circuit, verification, physical-design, system, software, and test teams to define requirements and integrate IP into SoCs.
- Perform block- and chip-level power analysis and create block-level power models.
- Support debugging across simulation, emulation, and silicon environments.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.
- Minimum: ~3 years of low-power digital ASIC design experience (role expectation).
- Familiarity with ASIC front-end design flow: microarchitecture, RTL coding, simulation, synthesis, and STA.
- Proficient with scripting for automation and flows (Python, Perl, Tcl).
- Understanding of electrical engineering concepts, circuit analysis, and digital logic design.
- Nice-to-have: experience with AVS (adaptive voltage scaling), UPF/CLP, power-aware DV, high-speed clocking, Verilog/SystemVerilog, SoC microarchitecture, ISO 26262 familiarity, and advanced debugging skills.
Education Requirements
Qualifications referenced: Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering or related field (typically with 2+ years ASIC experience); OR Master's degree in Science/Engineering or related field (typically with 1+ year ASIC experience); OR PhD in Science/Engineering or related field. Specific preferred fields include Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
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.
