Full-Time

CPU RTL Power management Design Engineer-Sr Lead/Staff/Sr Staff

Hardware Engineering

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Qualcomm

Qualcomm

10,001+ employees

Develops semiconductors and wireless technologies

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Category
Hardware Engineering
Computer Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
VHDL
Requirements
  • Thorough knowledge of microprocessor architecture including expertise in one or more of the following areas: Active power management (DVFS), Idle power management, Limit management (TDP, Thermal and Over-current protection), Clock management, Debug and Trace architecture.
  • Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL.
  • Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools.
  • Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Performance exploration. Explore high performance strategies working with the CPU modeling team.
  • Microarchitecture development and specification. From early high-level architectural exploration, through micro architectural research and arriving at a detailed specification.
  • RTL ownership. Development, assessment and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals.
  • Functional verification support. Help the design verification team execute on the functional verification strategy.
  • Performance verification support. Help verify that the RTL design meets the performance goals.
  • Design delivery. Work with multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability and power.
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of low power microarchitecture techniques.
  • Understanding of high performance techniques and trade-offs in a CPU microarchitecture.
  • Experience using a scripting language such as Perl or Python.

Qualcomm develops and commercializes advanced wireless technologies and semiconductor products. The company designs and manufactures integrated circuits that are essential for mobile devices, automotive applications, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Qualcomm's products work by enabling enhanced connectivity and efficient power management, which improves the performance of smart devices and networks. Unlike many competitors, Qualcomm also generates revenue through licensing its extensive patent portfolio, allowing other companies to use its technologies. The goal of Qualcomm is to drive the evolution of connectivity and performance in various electronic applications.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1985

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  • Qualcomm's Wi-Fi 7 technology expands its broadband market share.
  • The Pocket S2 device taps into the growing handheld gaming market.
  • Symmetry Partners' investment shows strong confidence in Qualcomm's future.

What critics are saying

  • Apple's C1 modem outperforms Qualcomm in key areas, threatening market share.
  • Complex Snapdragon lineup may confuse customers and dilute the brand.
  • Qualcomm's 2nm processor faces strong competition from Apple's A18 chip.

What makes Qualcomm unique

  • Qualcomm leads in semiconductor innovation with advanced wireless technologies.
  • The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset powers Qualcomm's new Pocket S2 gaming device.
  • Qualcomm's 2nm processor development positions it against Apple's A18 chip.

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Premium-free health coverage

Onsite health & fitness centers

Retirement programs

Disability & life insurance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Parental leave

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