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Full Time Risc V information
What are Full Time RISC-V jobs?
What are some common challenges faced by engineers working full-time with RISC-V architectures, and how can they be addressed?
What is the difference between Full Time Risc V vs Embedded Systems Engineer?
| Aspect | Full Time Risc V | Embedded Systems Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, knowledge of RISC-V architecture | Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; experience with embedded systems |
| Work Environment | Hardware design labs, FPGA development, software for RISC-V processors | Embedded device development, firmware programming, hardware-software integration |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Semiconductor companies, hardware startups, research institutions | Consumer electronics, automotive, IoT companies, industrial automation |
Full Time Risc V roles focus on designing and developing RISC-V processors and related hardware/software, often within hardware or semiconductor companies. Embedded Systems Engineers work on integrating hardware and software for embedded devices across various industries. While both roles require knowledge of hardware and software, Full Time Risc V positions are specialized in RISC-V architecture, whereas Embedded Systems Engineers have broader embedded system expertise.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full-Time RISC-V Engineer, and why are they important?

Full-time
Posted 27 days ago
Qualcomm rating
9.6
Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
5th of 190 rated software companies
Job description
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering
General Summary:
Role:
As a Design Engineer, you'll play a critical role in shaping cutting-edge digital designs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Micro-Architecture: Designing micro-architecture for both simple and complex digital, interface blocks.
- RTL Development: Developing RTL (Register Transfer Level) code using industry best practices. This includes handling multi-clock designs, high-frequency requirements, low power, and low latency considerations while ensuring high performance.
- Debugging and Post-Silicon Bring-Up: Troubleshooting and debugging issues during the development process and supporting post-silicon bring-up activities.
- Documentation: Creating comprehensive design documentation to ensure clarity and maintainability.
- Design Optimization: Optimizing designs for key metrics such as area, power, and performance.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including DFT (Design for Testability), Implementation, Verification, Emulation, and Firmware teams.
**Must be in San Diego full time, 5 days a week
Ideal candidate will have:
- 6-10+ years of work experience with RTL/FPGA design (Verilog, System verilog), embedded system architecture and Verification
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in computer science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Positive Attitude: Bring a fun-loving attitude and a passion for inclusively solving problems.
- Experience: 5+ years of ASIC design experience
- RTL Expertise: System Verilog Design, Linting, CDC, Synthesis (FPGA and ASIC)
- Testing: Building the test suites for design validation
- Emulation: understanding of Emulation and prototyping flows for the design and validation in Lab is a big Plus.
- Complex Digital Logic Design: Experience with designing complex digital logic blocks and sub systems (CPU, GPU, DSP, Always on Systems, Digital interfaces (PCIe, UART, I2c, DDRx, SPI, USB).
- ISA Familiarity: Knowledge of ISAs (Instruction Set Architectures) such as ARM THUMB or RISC-V.
- Processor/Microcontroller System Design: Understanding of processor or microcontroller system design.
- Multi-Power Domain and Multi-Clock Domain Designs: Experience with designs spanning multiple power domains and clock domains.
- Scripting/Automation Languages: Proficiency in scripting or automation languages like Python or Perl.
- Industry Standard Digital Tools: Familiarity with state-of-the-art industry-standard digital design tools.
- Challenges of Lower Node Technologies: Awareness of challenges faced when working with lower node technologies.
If you're excited about pushing the boundaries of digital design and collaborating with diverse teams, we encourage you to apply!
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.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$164,000.00 - $246,000.00
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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