Senior RTL Design Engineer
QualcommJob Title
Senior RTL Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and micro-architect SoC subsystems and IP blocks for high-performance connectivity networking products. Collaborate with verification, physical design, software, and FPGA teams to deliver production-quality silicon and support successful tapeout.
Experience Level
Senior-level. No explicit company years-of-experience labeled for the senior title in the posting.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include RTL design, integration, and cross-team coordination to meet area, power and performance targets.
- Micro-architect and implement RTL for SoC subsystems and IP blocks.
- Perform RTL quality checks (lint, CDC, LEC) and develop synthesis constraints.
- Create and maintain microarchitecture and design documentation.
- Analyze, debug, and fix issues reported by verification teams.
- Collaborate with SOC architects and leads on integration, verification plans, DFT, and PD implementation.
- Support physical design, verification, software, and FPGA teams through design handoff and tapeout.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience for this role.
- Proven multi-project experience in RTL SoC design using Verilog and ASIC debug methodologies.
- Proficient in reviewing test plans and coverage metrics.
- Expertise in synthesis flows (Design Compiler) and formal verification using LEC.
- Strong understanding of timing closure and timing-driven design.
- Experience developing synthesis constraints and supporting physical implementation teams.
- Effective communicator and team player with leadership aptitude to drive program execution.
- Nice-to-have: experience with SerDes PHY, DSP, analog mixed-signal, Ethernet and PCIe standards; knowledge of bus protocols (AHB, AXI) and peripherals.
- Nice-to-have: architecture and micro-architecture design capability.
Education Requirements
Minimum qualifications state one of: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant ASIC design/verification/integration experience; OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with 1+ year of relevant experience; OR a PhD in a related field. Equivalent practical experience will 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.
