RTL Design(AI/ML) -Principal Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a senior hardware engineer to develop high-quality IPs for SoC/subsystem integration. You will drive designs from concept through silicon and collaborate with global cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes RTL development, low-power techniques, and full IP/SoC lifecycle experience, with opportunities for post-silicon validation and bring-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years Hardware Engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field with 7+ years Hardware Engineering experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years Hardware Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with architecture teams and define the micro-architecture for the IP.
• Develop RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL based on IP specifications.
• Optimize designs for power, performance and area.
• Perform design checks such as Lint, CDC, synthesis, and STA.
• Drive bug fixes and sign-off processes.
• Collaborate with verification teams on test plans and coverage.

Skills

RTL design

SoC/IP design

Lint/CDC/synthesis/timing

Low-power design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/related field

Master's degree in CS/EE/related field

PhD in CS/EE/related field

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

Responsible for developing high-quality, reusable IPs for SoC/subsystem integration and driving designs from concept through silicon. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge semiconductor technologies and collaborate with global cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with architecture teams and put up the micro-architecture based on the IP requirements
• Develop RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL based on micro-architectural specifications
• Optimize designs for power, performance, and area
• Perform design checks such as Lint, CDC, synthesis, and STA
• Drive bug fixing and closure
• Support design reviews and sign-off processes
• Collaborate with verification teams on test plans and coverage closure

Required Skills

• Strong experience in RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL)
• Solid understanding of SoC/IP design and integration
• Hands‑on experience with:Lint, CDC, synthesis, timing analysis
• Experience in Low‑power design techniques

Preferred Skills

• Experience in full‑cycle IP/SoC development
• Exposure to formal verification or low‑power flows
• Experience with post‑silicon validation and bring‑up

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

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