AI/ML RTL Engineer

Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > DSP Architecture and Design

General Summary Job Description Design and development of next‑generation microarchitecture and logic for Qualcomm’s state‑of‑the‑art Hexagon NPU, powering a wide range of AI/ML applications. In addition to microarchitecture and RTL development, the role includes providing rapid PPA (power, performance, area) feasibility analysis and feedback on new design features.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with architects, micro‑architects, and logic design teams to define and develop microarchitecture for future generations of Qualcomm’s Hexagon NPU.
• Drive RTL design in SystemVerilog, owning features from concept through tape-out
• Perform early logic synthesis, static timing analysis, and power estimation to validate design choices before full implementation.
• Evaluate the design pipeline end‑to‑end—from instruction set architecture through microarchitecture, RTL development, and synthesis feasibility.
• Utilize industry‑standard digital design tools including simulators, synthesis engines, and power/performance analysis frameworks.
• Debug, optimize, and enhance EDA tool flows; identify and resolve tool‑related issues to improve design iteration efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience with SystemVerilog and deep understanding of RTL design methodologies.
• Solid foundation in AI/ML concepts
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, and shell scripting for design automation and tooling.
• Experience with Git and other revision control systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate both independently and effectively within a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits $127,200.00 - $190,800.00

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