RTL Design - Staff Engineer

Qualcomm is seeking a Staff Engineer for RTL Design with a strong background in logic design, micro-architecture, and RTL coding. The role requires hands-on experience with SoC design and integration, Verilog/System-Verilog, and knowledge of AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB), SoC clocking/reset/debug architecture, and peripherals like USB, PCIE, SDCC. Responsibilities include constraint development, timing closure, low power SoC design, synthesis, and working with ASIC development tools such as Lint, CDC, Design compiler, and Primetime. Collaboration with SoC verification and validation teams is also key.

Must Have

• Experience in Logic design /micro-architecture / RTL coding
• Hands on experience with SoC design and integration for SoCs
• Experience in Verilog/System-Verilog
• Knowledge of AMBA protocols - AXI, AHB, APB, SoC clocking/reset/debug architecture and peripherals like USB, PCIE and SDCC
• Hands on experience in constraint development and timing closure
• Hands on experience in Low power SoC design
• Experience in Synthesis / Understanding of timing concepts for ASIC
• Hands on experience in Multi Clock designs, Asynchronous interface
• Experience in using the tools in ASIC development such as Lint, CDC, Design compiler and Primetime
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience

Good to Have

• Understanding of Memory controller designs and microprocessors
• Experience creating pad ring and working with the chip level floorplan team

Perks & Benefits

• World-class health benefit option 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 build emotional/mental strength and resilience, and define purpose
• Wellbeing programs and resources to help employees Live+Well and Work+Well
• Continuous learning and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentorships

Job Posting Date

2025-10-10

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Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

• Experience in Logic design /micro-architecture / RTL coding is a must.
• Must have hands on experience with SoC design and integration for SoCs.
• Experience in Verilog/System-Verilog is a must.
• 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 creating pad ring and working with the chip level floorplan team is an added advantage
• Experience in using the tools in ASIC development such as Lint, CDC, Design compiler and Primetime is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

10+ yrs experience

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