Engineer- RTL Design

21 Hours ago • 2-4 Years

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

This role is for an RTL Design Engineer at Qualcomm India Private Limited in Chennai. The position requires expertise in AMBA protocols, SoC architecture, and various peripherals. Candidates should have hands-on experience in constraint development, timing closure, low power SoC design, and multi-clock designs. Proficiency in ASIC development tools like Lint, CDC, Design compiler, and Primetime is essential. The role also requires programming language skills in C, C++, Java, or Python, with 2-4 years of experience.

Good To Have:

Understanding of Memory controller designs
Understanding of microprocessors

Must Have:

Knowledge of AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB)
Knowledge of SoC clocking/reset/debug architecture
Experience with peripherals like USB, PCIE, SDCC
Hands-on experience in constraint development and timing closure
Hands-on experience in Low power SoC design
Experience in Synthesis and understanding of timing concepts for ASIC
Hands-on experience in Multi Clock designs and Asynchronous interface
Experience using ASIC development tools: Lint, CDC, Design compiler, Primetime
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
2+ years of academic or work experience with C, C++, Java, Python

Perks:

World-class health benefit options providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents
Programs designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future
Self and family resources to help build emotional/mental strength and resilience, and define purpose
Wellbeing programs and resources to support employees to Live+Well and Work+Well
Continuous learning and development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Mentorships

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Job Posting Date

2025-10-03

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Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

Should have knowledge of AMBA protocols - AXI, AHB, APB, SoC clocking/reset/debug architecture and peripherals like USB, PCIE and SDCC.
Understanding of Memory controller designs and microprocessors is an added advantage
Hands on experience in constraint development and timing closure
Work closely with the SoC verification and validation teams for pre/post Silicon debug
Hands on experience in Low power SoC design is required
Experience in Synthesis / Understanding of timing concepts for ASIC is required.
Hands on experience in Multi Clock designs, Asynchronous interface is a must.
Experience in using the tools in ASIC development such as Lint, CDC, Design compiler and Primetime is required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

2-4 yrs exp

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