RTL Design (Infra/NOC/SMMU/DDR/Peripherals)

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IP Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microarchitecture design, RTL design for complex IPs, and a deep understanding of AMBA or PCIe protocols. This role requires a hands-on approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of ground-up IP solutions, focusing on microarchitecture and RTL design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement design specifications and requirements.
• Ensure the quality and performance of designs through rigorous PLDRC and synthesis processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for design processes and methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex design issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in IP design and related technologies.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-15 years of experience in IP design, with a strong focus on microarchitecture and RTL design for complex IPs.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AMBA protocol or PCIe protocol.
• Proficiency in PLDRC and synthesis tools to ensure high-quality design outputs.
• Strong understanding of digital design principles and methodologies.
• Experience with design verification and validation processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with industry standard design flow tools.
• Knowledge of ASIC design flows.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python for automation.
• Experience with version control systems like Git, clearcase.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  
  

OR

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of experience with circuit/logic design/validation (e.g., digital, analog, RF).
• 3+ years of experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit stimulation software.
• 3+ years of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.
• 1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
  
  

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Leverages advanced Hardware knowledge and experience to plan, optimize, verify, and test highly critical electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems.
• Participates in or leads the implementation of advanced design rules and processes for electronic hardware, equipment, and/or integrated circuitry.
• Conducts highly complex simulations and analyses of designs as well as implements designs with the best power, performance, and area.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., design, verification, validation, software and systems engineering, architecture development teams, etc.) to implement new requirements and incorporate the latest test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, and quality.
• Evaluates, characterizes, and develops novel manufacturing solutions for leading edge products in the most advanced processes and bring-up product to meet customer expectations and schedules.
• Evaluates reliability of highly critical materials, properties, and techniques and brings innovation, automation, and optimization to maximize productivity.
• Advises and leads engineers in the development of complex hardware designs, evaluating various design features to identify potential flaws or issues.
• Writes detailed technical documentation for highly complex Hardware projects; reviews technical documentation for junior engineers.
  
  

Level Of Responsibility

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
  
  

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