ASIC Systems Architecture, Staff – Edge AI

Qualcomm; Markham; On-site; CAD 124,200 - 174,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an ASIC Audio/Edge AI Systems Engineer in Markham, Canada. The role involves system architecture definition, overseeing hardware designs, and producing required documentation in Edge AI products. Candidates should have 5+ years in ASIC design or verification, along with a relevant degree. Salary ranges from $124,200 to $174,200, complemented by competitive benefits. This position offers the opportunity to innovate and collaborate across diverse teams and projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
• Excellent communication skills with multi-site teams.
• Strong knowledge of processor, memory, bus and low-power design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Capture detailed technology requirements.
• Oversee hardware architecture for Edge AI products.
• Write technical documentation for design reviews.

Skills

DSP knowledge

Machine learning algorithms

SoC hardware

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Architecture and design tools

Scripting tools

CAD tools

Job description

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Overview

Qualcomm is the world's leading developer of next-generation of always connected Edge‑AI processing technology and is committed to building a world‑class organization that will lead the industry. Be part of the team developing next generation Audio and Always On / Edge AI subsystems and platforms. The ASIC Audio/Edge AI Systems Engineer is responsible for system architecture definition activities supporting a sophisticated multimedia Low Power Audio/Edge AI subsystem across a broad range of mobile, XR, compute, and automotive products.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture detailed technology requirements, working closely with product management and engineering teams.
• Oversee hardware architecture for a variety of Edge AI products. Utilize advanced problem solving and ASIC engineering practices to resolve complex architecture, design, or verification problems.
• Write technical documentation and provide technical expertise for design or project reviews and project meetings.
• Support dependent system, design, and software teams implementing Edge AI platform solutions.
• Act as a technology lead for small to large projects and own team deliverables for such projects.

Responsibilities

• Leverage experience in DSP, machine learning algorithms, SoC hardware and computer architecture concepts to develop proposals to address system Edge‑AI requirements. Strong knowledge of processor, memory, bus and low‑power design techniques is required.
• Author subsystem hardware specifications.
• Drive system optimization and via modelling, system simulation and testing across key criteria to make power and performance trade‑offs.
• Apply expertise in low‑power design methodology, optimization and validation using various CAD tools and design techniques to optimize system power.
• Collaborate and enable multiple‑system teams to realize dependent specifications.
• Post‑silicon commercialization support and customer engineering documentation.
• Define and patent novel architectures that drive industry leadership.

Candidate Profile

• Work independently solving problems even with missing or conflicting information; apply advanced data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills working with multiple teams including multi‑site organizations.
• Generate and analyze data created through a variety of tools (simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, timing/power/signal integrity analysis).
• Develop an implementation strategy that meets system requirements, customer needs, and product timelines.

Requirements

• 5+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
• 2+ years experience with architecture and design tools.
• 2+ years experience with scripting tools and programming languages.
• 2+ years experience with design verification methods.
• 1+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.

Pay Range & Benefits

$124,200.00 - $174,200.00. 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. 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. 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.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Qualcomm is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm’s toll‑free number. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.

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