Next-Gen, High-Speed HBM/LPDDR Memory Controller ASIC Digital Design Engineer
QualcommJob Title
Next-Gen, High-Speed HBM/LPDDR Memory Controller ASIC Digital Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and deliver front-end memory and cache controller logic (HBM/LPDDR/DDR) for high-speed QCT SoCs. Work on architecture, RTL implementation, verification support, timing closure, and integration with CPU/GPU/DSP/multimedia subsystems.
Experience Level
Senior-level. Typical background: 5+ years ASIC/RTL front-end digital design and 3+ years hardware architecture experience; experience with high-speed (1+ GHz) designs preferred.
Responsibilities
Deliver architecture and RTL for next-generation memory controllers and support integration into SoCs.
- Define micro-architecture and design specifications for memory/cache controller blocks.
- Implement RTL, perform code reviews, and own design delivery.
- Collaborate with verification teams and support verification strategy.
- Perform synthesis, timing closure, and support physical design flow.
- Run gate-level simulations and power analysis; debug at block and chip integration levels.
- Provide integration/debug support with CPU/GPU/DSP/multimedia subsystems.
- Contribute to design methodology and productivity improvements.
Requirements
Core technical skills and domain experience required or strongly preferred.
- 5+ years ASIC design experience with RTL coding and front-end digital design.
- 3+ years hardware architecture experience (front-end/SoC interfacing).
- Experience with high-speed digital design, timing closure, and synthesis flows.
- Hands-on experience with LPDDR memory and cache controller front ends and NoC-based interfaces to CPUs/DSPs/multimedia processors.
- Familiarity with ordering of memory transactions to meet ISA requirements and with x86 or ARM CPU/bus architectures.
- Debugging experience at RTL and integration levels; support for gate-level simulation and power analysis.
- Nice-to-have: exposure to HBM designs, on-chip SRAM/L3 cache controller architecture, and RTL verification flows.
Education Requirements
The posting references degree-plus-experience options and an explicit preference for advanced technical degrees. Accepted backgrounds include a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science, Engineering, or a related technical field with corresponding ASIC experience (examples from posting: Bachelor's + ~4 years experience; Master's + ~3 years; PhD + ~2 years). The posting also explicitly lists a Master's in Computer Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering as required/preferred for the role.
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.
