Adreno GPU Hardware Architect & RTL Designer

MaC VC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks hardware engineers to design RTL for Adreno GPU blocks across shader processing, graphics pipelines, memory subsystem and interconnect, and to optimize power and performance for Snapdragon compute platforms across smartphones, Windows PCs, VR/AR, and automotive solutions.

Role involves RTL development, verification, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver scalable GPU/ASIC designs, with opportunities across multiple locations including San

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• OR Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Micro-architect and design RTL for blocks and modules of Adreno GPU architecture across shader processing, graphics pipelines, memory subsystem and interconnect, and power and system level design
• Identify advanced ways to optimize hardware design for better performance, power, and cost
• Evaluate the hardware feasibilities of complex algorithms and requirements
• Develop micro architecture and specification of the new generation design
• Develop RTL for the corresponding micro architecture
• Provide essential verification and debugging activities for the corresponding design throughout the entire project cycles
• Optimize the silicon cost and improve clock speed
• Troubleshoot silicon issues with products relevant to the corresponding design

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Low power design

Computer Architecture

C/C++/Python

GPU/ASIC RTL design

OpenGL/Vulkan knowledge

Education

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

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

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

Tools

Synopsys Synthesis

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks hardware engineers to design RTL for Adreno GPU blocks across shader processing, graphics pipelines, memory subsystem and interconnect, and to optimize power and performance for Snapdragon compute platforms across smartphones, Windows PCs, VR/AR, and automotive solutions.

Role involves RTL development, verification, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver scalable GPU/ASIC designs, with opportunities across multiple locations including San