Staff RTL Design Engineer

1 Day ago • 8 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements. Whether you’re launching a new career or ready to explore what’s next in the evolution of your talent and expertise, you’re about to embark on a career growth journey like no other. Our employees make Qualcomm’s success possible. We hire the brightest minds and foster a supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas have the power to contribute to world-changing innovations and breakthrough technologies. At Qualcomm, we are passionate about the limitless potential of your career. You'll work alongside respected engineering and technology experts, learning and growing professionally. Additionally, you’ll have access to continuous learning, tuition reimbursement, and mentorships, plus comprehensive benefits. The work at Qualcomm impacts lives globally.
Must have:
  • Plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.
  • 8+ years RTL Design/Hardware Engineering experience.
  • Strong Domain Knowledge on RTL design, implementation, and integration, micro-architecture & designing cores and ASICs.
  • Familiar with Synthesis, Formal Verification, Linting, CDC, Low Power, UPFs.
  • Exposure in scripting (Pearl/Python/TCL).
  • Strong debugging capabilities at simulation, emulation, and Silicon environments.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to research, design and implement performance and power management strategy for product roadmap.
  • Knowledge on Designing low power/power management controller IP blocks including AVS, ACD, on-chip sensor controller.
  • Work closely with technology/circuit design team to close IP block specification/requirement.
  • Work closely with verification/physical design team to complete the IP design implementation.
  • Support SoC team to integrate low power / power management IP solution into wireless SoC chips and front-end design flows.
  • Work closely with system/software/test team to enable the low power feature in SoC products.
Perks:
  • Qualcomm offers a world-class health benefit option providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Our programs are designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
  • Our self and family resources help you build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define your purpose — in life and at work.
  • Qualcomm’s wellbeing programs and resources offer support to help employees Live+Well and Work+Well, so they can unlock their full potential at home, at work, and everywhere between.

Job Details

Job Posting Date

2025-08-22

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Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

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.
  • 8+ years RTL Design/Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.
  • Strong Domain Knowledge on RTL design(Verilog/VHDL/System Verilog) , implementation, and integration, micro-architecture & designing cores and ASICs
  • Familiar with the Synthesis, Formal Verification, Linting, CDC, Low Power, UPFs, etc
  • Exposure in scripting (Pearl/Python/TCL)
  • Strong debugging capabilities at simulation, emulation, and Silicon environments
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to research, design and implement performance and power management strategy for product roadmap
  • Knowledge on Designing low power/power management controller IP blocks including AVS (adaptive voltage scaling), ACD (adaptive clock distribution), on-chip sensor controller
  • Work closely with technology/circuit design team to close IP block specification/requirement.
  • Work closely with verification/physical design team to complete the IP design implementation
  • Support SoC team to integrate low power / power management IP solution into wireless SoC chips and front-end design flows
  • Work closely with system/software/test team to enable the low power feature in SoC products

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Perks and Benefits

Health

Qualcomm offers a world-class health benefit option providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.

Wealth

Our programs are designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.

Self

Our self and family resources help you build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define your purpose — in life and at work.

Wellbeing

Qualcomm’s wellbeing programs and resources offer support to help employees Live+Well and Work+Well, so they can unlock their full potential at home, at work, and everywhere between.

Unlock Your Limitless Potential with Qualcomm

Whether you’re launching a new career or ready to explore what’s next in the evolution of your talent and expertise, you’re about to embark on a career growth journey like no other.

Bring out your best, with the best

Our employees make Qualcomm’s success possible. We hire the brightest minds and foster a supportive, inclusive culture where your ideas have the power to contribute to world-changing innovations and breakthrough technologies. To make that possible, we leverage the breadth and depth of our diverse expertise from around the world to answer the unasked, conquer the complex, and solve some of the biggest challenges only we can – together.

Innovate with technology experts

At Qualcomm, we are passionate about the limitless potential of your career. Only here can you work alongside some of the most respected, leading engineering and technology experts in the industry – helping you learn and grow professionally in ways you haven’t yet imagined.

Live well, work well

Additionally, you’ll have access to programs such as our continuous learning and development programs, tuition reimbursement, and mentorships to tap into your limitless potential – plus, opportunities to enhance your quality of life through our comprehensive, best-in-class benefits offerings.

The work we do at Qualcomm impacts lives around the globe – and you can be part of it. Apply today and unlock your full potential.

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