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AspectDesign ExpertGraphic Designer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in design, art, or related fields; certifications may varyUsually holds a degree or diploma in graphic design or visual arts
Work EnvironmentWorks in diverse settings including advertising agencies, corporate design teams, or freelancePrimarily works in studios, agencies, or freelance projects
Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries for comprehensive design solutionsFocused on visual communication and branding
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for expertise level and scope of workCompared for specialization in visual design

Design Experts typically possess broader skills and may handle complex projects across various industries, while Graphic Designers focus specifically on visual communication and branding. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and application.

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VLSI Design Engineer for Server / Data Center Products

San Diego, CA • On-site

Qualcomm
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees

$140K - $210K/yr

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Qualcomm rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.

Qualcomm, the world's second largest fabless semiconductor company and the world leader in wireless ICs powering the majority of 5G devices. Qualcomm is expending and entering new area such as the PC and the Data Center markets.

Qualcomm is looking for bright ASIC engineers with excellent analytical and technical skills. Besides solid ASIC and/or FPGA design experience, this professional need to be a great team player with good communication skill.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced SoC team responsible for RTL Design, flows and methodology for high performance ASICs in the latest process nodes for High Performance Compute and for AI spaces.

With new projects are coming up, it is a wonderful timing to join our team and take part in innovation and in creating new architectures for new technologies.

An Ideal Candidate Will Be Capable Of
  • Proven knowledge in the Server/Data Center IPs, protocols, and interfaces
  • Experience in designing arithmetic/computational/machine learning IPs
  • Great understanding of design techniques for speed and for power efficiency
  • Oversee definition, design, verification, and documentation for ASIC development for a variety of products
  • Determine architecture design, logic design, large-scale design integration and system simulation
  • Experience in developing tools and scripting for process automation is an advantage
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
  • Hands‑on: Uses tools/applications to execute the architecture and design of SOC according to design protocol provided
  • Problem‑solver: Resolves architecture, design, or verification problems by applying sound ASIC engineering practices with minimal supervision
  • Design expert: Executes the design and verification strategies according to ASICs, SoC, and IP cores specifications and in alignment with project lead
  • Analytical skills: Participate and actively contribute on design and architecture reviews, demonstrate analytical skills
  • Innovative: Identify areas for flow and process improvements through design techniques and through automations
  • Communication: well communicate within the team and with peer teams, good presentation skills
  • Team player: regularly collaborate and share‑knowledge with other team members to achieve a common goal, step‑up in critical times
  • Feedback: Feedback Silicon learnings to process team, design methodology, IP and SoC design
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in ASIC design, scripting and architecture
  • Experience in designing arithmetic/computational/machine learning IPs
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$140,000.00 - $210,000.00

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.

Additional Information

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

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About Qualcomm

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985