RTL Design Engineer - Sr Lead
QualcommJob Title
RTL Design Engineer - Sr Lead
Role Summary
Design and verify RTL components for ARM-based SoC projects, focusing on debug infrastructure, microarchitecture, and SoC integration. Member of the hardware engineering team responsible for delivering production-quality RTL, synthesis, timing, and verification artifacts.
Experience Level
Senior-level. The posting primarily targets engineers with substantial experience in RTL design and verification (posting text references 7+ years; other sections list 5 and 3+ years depending on degree).
Responsibilities
Accountable for RTL design, verification, and integration across ARM-based subsystem projects.
- Develop RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog and define microarchitecture for subsystems.
- Perform synthesis, static timing analysis (STA), and timing optimization.
- Execute formal verification, linting, CDC checks, and simulation-based verification.
- Optimize designs for power, performance, and area.
- Integrate IP into SoC, focusing on ARM CoreSight and APB-based debug infrastructure.
- Debug and resolve design issues; participate in design reviews and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience.
- Strong RTL design and coding skills in Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Experience with ARM CoreSight components and APB protocol.
- Practical knowledge of SoC debug architecture and integration.
- Experience with synthesis flows, static timing analysis, lint, and CDC tools.
- Experience with formal verification tools and simulators is desirable.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication, or a related engineering field is listed. The posting specifies alternate degree/experience combinations (e.g., Bachelor's + 3+ years, Master's + 2+ years, PhD + 1+ year), indicating equivalent practical experience may be considered.
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.
