Low Power Design/Methodology Engineer

Job Title

Low Power Design/Methodology Engineer

Role Summary

Engineer role within Qualcomm's ASICs engineering group focused on digital low-power IP for SoC integration. The position covers RTL implementation, power-aware design methodology, and collaboration with circuit, verification, and physical design teams to deliver low-power controllers and power models.

Position is based in San Diego, CA and supports wireless and automotive SoC products, including functional-safety-related features.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically 2–4 years of relevant ASIC/low-power design experience; the posting specifies multiple years of experience in low-power digital ASIC design.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include implementation and integration of low-power IP and development of low-power design methods.

• Design adaptive power management controllers and on-chip sensor controllers.
• Perform RTL design, simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis for IP blocks.
• Collaborate with technology and circuit design teams to finalize IP specifications.
• Work with verification and physical design teams to implement and deliver IP designs.
• Support SoC teams integrating low-power solutions into wireless SoCs.
• Enable low-power and functional-safety features for automotive SoC products.
• Develop and improve low-power methodologies across the design cycle.
• Conduct block- and chip-level power analysis and produce power models.

Requirements

Concise list of required technical skills and experience. Degrees are summarized separately under Education Requirements.

• Must-have: ~3 years of experience in low-power digital ASIC design and practical front-end ASIC experience (RTL, synthesis, simulation).
• Must-have: Proficiency in RTL coding and ASIC front-end flows, plus timing analysis knowledge.
• Must-have: Scripting experience (Python, Perl, TCL) for automation and flow integration.
• Must-have: Experience with low-power methodologies and formats such as UPF and CLP.
• Must-have: Strong debugging skills in simulation and silicon bring-up environments.
• Nice-to-have: Experience enabling functional-safety features or working on automotive SoCs.
• Nice-to-have: Prior work on digital power meters, on-chip sensors, or adaptive power controllers.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in a related field with 1+ year of relevant experience; OR PhD in a related field. (Degrees are those explicitly listed in the source posting.)

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.