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Senior SoC/RTL Design Engineer

Qualcomm
August 31, 2026
Full-time
On-site
San Diego, California, United States
$129,165 - $173,400 USD yearly
RTL Design Jobs, Level - Senior

Job Title

Senior SoC/RTL Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and deliver complex ASIC subsystems and related high-speed mixed-signal/digital boards, from functional specification through implementation and verification. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate SoC subsystems for mobile, networking, computing, and consumer products.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Accountable for architecture, RTL design, implementation, verification, and board-level work required to bring ASIC products to production.

  • Plan and perform digital architecture and Verilog RTL design for ASIC subsystems.
  • Implement and verify designs through integration and delivery to product.
  • Investigate solutions and evaluate architecture proposals for concept designs.
  • Design and review high-speed digital and mixed-signal PCBs: requirements, schematic capture, component placement, layout review, production and verification.
  • Perform component evaluation, circuit optimization, unit-level testing and circuit-level debug.
  • Support setup and execution of complex tests and component evaluations for baseband and other designs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute verification and validation for SoC integration.
  • Contribute to design reviews and prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing test data and findings.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

  • Proven Verilog RTL coding and digital architecture experience for ASIC design.
  • Experience implementing and verifying complex ASICs from specification to product.
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed digital and mixed-signal board design and troubleshooting.
  • Practical experience in component evaluation, circuit optimization, unit testing and debugging.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams on SoC integration and verification activities.
  • Ability to compile test data into technical reports and present findings to engineering teams.

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience with mobile wireless standards, baseband designs, or related protocols in networking/consumer markets.

Education Requirements

Will accept a Master's degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree 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.

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Date Posted: 2026-08-29