RTL Design (DDR) - Senior Engineer

Job Title

RTL Design (DDR) - Senior Engineer

Role Summary

Senior RTL engineer focused on DDR interface design and verification within Qualcomm's Hardware Engineering team in Bangalore. The role involves designing, optimizing, verifying, and testing RTL and hardware subsystems for high-performance products and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance, yield, and schedule targets.

Experience Level

Senior level. Candidates with substantial hardware engineering experience are preferred; the posting notes a preference for experienced engineers (typical preference: 8+ years), with more junior minimums depending on academic credential.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include design, verification, and integration of DDR-related RTL and associated hardware; collaborate across teams to deliver production-ready solutions.

• Plan, design, optimize, verify, and test RTL and related electronic systems for DDR subsystems.
• Integrate complex features and functionality into hardware designs according to roadmaps and proposals.
• Run simulations and analyses to optimize power, performance, and area; implement design improvements.
• Collaborate with design, verification, validation, software, and architecture teams to incorporate requirements and test solutions.
• Support product bring-up, yield improvement, test-time reduction, and manufacturing characterization.
• Assess reliability of materials and techniques; introduce automation and optimization to improve productivity.
• Produce detailed technical documentation and provide guidance to other team members.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience for successful performance in this role.

• Several years of practical hardware engineering experience working on digital/analog/RF and memory interface designs (typical range: 4+ years; 8+ years preferred).
• Experience with RTL design and verification for DDR or similar memory interfaces.
• Experience with circuit design tools: schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
• Hands-on experience with hardware measurement and characterization instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.).
• Experience with FPGA or DSP systems and bring-up is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide technical leadership; prior technical lead experience is a plus.

Education Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field. The posting specifies degree-plus-experience combinations: Bachelor's + ~4+ years, Master's + ~3+ years, or PhD + ~2+ years; equivalent practical experience is implicitly acceptable. Preferred: a Master's degree in a related field.

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.