SOC Design Implementation Engineer

Job Title

SOC Design Implementation Engineer

Role Summary

Implement and sign off SoC blocks by performing RTL-to-gates synthesis, DFT insertion, static timing analysis and gate-level checks. Work on implementation flows to meet performance, power, area and test goals and collaborate with design, DFT and physical design teams to resolve issues.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical guidance: requires 1–2+ years of hardware or related engineering experience (see Education Requirements for degree-based minimums).

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

• Perform RTL synthesis to meet performance, power and area targets.
• Insert DFT (MBIST, scan) and set up timing constraints for functional and test modes.
• Run static low-power checks on gate-level netlists.
• Perform logic equivalency checks (RTL-to-gates and gates-to-gates).
• Set up signoff static timing analysis (STA), run ECO flows and achieve timing closure.
• Use STA tools for detailed timing analysis and constraints debugging.
• Work with Design, DFT and Physical Design teams to resolve timing and implementation issues.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience:

• Hands-on experience in RTL synthesis and signoff flows.
• Experience with DFT insertion (MBIST, scan) and test-mode constraint setup.
• Proficiency with static timing analysis, STA tools, ECO flows and timing closure.
• Experience running low-power static checks and gate-level verification.
• Familiarity with logic equivalence checking tools and flows.
• Ability to debug constraints and perform sanity checks on implementation results.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of hardware engineering experience; OR Master's degree in those fields with 1+ year of hardware engineering experience; OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or 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.