Qualcomm

Design Engineer (Low Power)

Qualcomm$176K — $264K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of ASIC Design experience
  • 2+ years focusing on low power micro-architecture
  • Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up and debug
  • Proficient in SoC micro architecture and AMBA bus protocols
  • Familiarity with ARM IP and full chip debug is preferred
  • Experience with PCIE/USB peripherals is a plus
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in related field, advanced degrees preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop technical specifications from architectural and system requirements
  • Deliver low power micro-architecture and design
  • Collaborate with the verification team on verification plans
  • Participate in the full ASIC development process
  • Conduct silicon power measurements and debug
  • Perform full chip debug utilizing ARM IPs
  • Ensure successful power correlation and optimization.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Comprehensive benefit package supporting work-life balance
  • Commitment to accessibility in the workplace.
Full Job Description
Company:
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

As a key member of a fast paced Integrated Wireless

Technology team you will be working on WiFi (802.11x) technology, SOC Design, Low Power micro-architecture, Power Intent/Implementation, power estimates and power reduction techniques.

The candidate will be responsible to develop technical specifications from Architectural and systems requirements and deliver detailed low power micro-architecture and design. Also work closely with verification team to develop verification plans and actively participate in debug phase. The candidate will work hands-on and own their design through the full ASIC development process from specification, RTL implementation, verification, synthesis, timing closure, emulation and post silicon bring up. The candidate is also responsible for the silicon power measurements, Si debug and power correlation. The candidate will also be responsible for the full chip debug design using ARM IPs.

Experience in SoC low power micro-architecture, low power design and methodology, Power Intent/Implementation, power estimates, power analysis tools and power reduction techniques is a must. Experience in ARM IP based full chip debug is preferred.

  • 7+ years of working experience in ASIC Design
  • 2+ years of Experience in low power micro-architecture, Design, Power Intent/Implementation, power optimization and power estimation
  • Experience in silicon bring up and debug is a must
  • Required experience on SoC micro architecture, multi-domain clocking, AMBA bus protocols such as AHB and APB. AXI is preferred
  • Experience in ARM IP based full chip debug is preferred
  • Experience in PCIE/USB peripherals is preferred
  • Experience in CPU sub system-based design is preferred
  • Experience in low power design from project start to volume chip production for at least one product cycle is preferred


Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$176,300.00 - $264,500.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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