ASIC Design Engineer

ASIC Design Engineer

Qualcomm

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$126.70K - $190.10K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering
General Summary:
Qualcomm-Atheros, a.k.a. QCA http://www.qualcomm.com/qca/ is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm and a leading provider of wireless technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. As a key member of a fast-paced Integrated Wireless Technology team you will be working with WiFi (802.11x) technology, SOC infrastructure, chip level verification and employ best-in-class Design and verification methodology.
Responsibilities:
The candidate will be responsible for micro-architecture, RTL design, and development of new functional blocks, as well as subsystem and full-chip integration. This role is hands-on and requires ownership of the design through the complete ASIC lifecycle, from concept through tape-out. The candidate will collaborate closely with other subsystem teams to ensure smooth integration of releases, while interfacing with verification, DFT, FPGA emulation, and implementation teams.
Required Skill:
  • 5+ years of industry experience in ASIC design, micro-architecture, and design integration,
  • Strong background in SoC micro-architecture, including specification, definition, and implementation of functional blocks.
  • Hands-on experience with multi-domain clocking implementation in SOCs including understanding of clocking architectures, clock/power domain partitioning.
  • Experience in Design linting and CDC analysis, including triage and closure of violations.
  • Solid understanding of AMBA bus protocols, including AHB and APB.
  • Proficiency in Python/Perl is required.
  • Exposure to AI/ML based design methodologies is a strong plus

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Skill:
  • Experience with ARM CoreSight architecture and debug interfaces.
  • Experience with AXI Bus protocol
  • Experience with PCIe and/or USB peripheral subsystems
  • Low Power design and implementation
  • Chip interconnect (NOC) implementation

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$126,700.00 - $190,100.00
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.
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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



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a ASIC Design Engineer?

A: To succeed as an ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) Design Engineer, key technical skills include proficiency in hardware description languages (HDLs) such as Verilog or VHDL, experience with digital design tools like CAD software (e.g., Cadence or Synopsys), and knowledge of low-power design techniques and digital logic design principles. Soft skills that contribute to success in this role include strong problem-solving and analytical skills, effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. These technical and soft skills enable ASIC Design Engineers to design, develop, and optimize complex digital circuits, ultimately driving innovation and product development in the semiconductor industry.

Q: What is the career path for a ASIC Design Engineer?

A: A typical career path for an ASIC Design Engineer involves progression from entry-level roles such as Design Engineer or Junior ASIC Designer, to mid-level positions like Senior ASIC Designer or Lead Designer, and eventually to senior roles like Principal Engineer or Technical Lead. Throughout their career, ASIC Design Engineers can develop skills in areas like digital design, verification, and testing, as well as programming languages like Verilog and VHDL, and industry-standard design tools like Cadence and Synopsys. Long-term, they may pursue leadership roles, start their own design consulting firms, or transition into related fields like technical sales or product management.



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