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Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer

Qualcomm

On-site
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Senior
Staff
7+ yrs
$216k–$298kPosted 3w ago

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Job description

Qualcomm is hiring a Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer — a full-time, based in Santa Clara, CA role ($216k–$298k). Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.

Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Department: CPU Engineering

Work Location: onsite


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary:

This individual leads the team to improve engineering efficiency, product quality and responsibility of the improving engineering efficiency, product quality and responsibility for CPU RTL development targeted for high performance, low power devices. Works with chip architects to conceive of the micro-architecture, and also help with architecture/product definition through early involvement in the product life cycle. Responsible for performance exploration; explores high performance strategies working with the CPU modeling team. Also responsible for microarchitecture development and specification, from early high-level architectural exploration, through micro architectural research and arriving at a detailed specification. Develops, assesses, and refines RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals. Helps the design verification team execute on the functional verification strategy. Helps verify that the RTL design meets the performance goals. Works with multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability, and power. Anticipates and prepares for long-term opportunities or problems. Independently identifies innovative and strategic technology areas, and prepares proposals for research and/or development. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and seven (7) years of experience in a related occupation. 

Pay Range: $216,091.00 - $298,100.00/year

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).

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.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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.

 

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

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The estimated salary range for Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer at Qualcomm is $216,000 - $298,000 USD per year.

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