Always‑On Power Management Firmware Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced ASIC Engineer to define, model, and design IP/SoC blocks, with emphasis on power management firmware. You will verify, validate, implement, and document complex blocks while collaborating with software, hardware, and program teams.

The role requires strong ASIC experience, scripting skills, and the ability to interact with senior leadership. You will work in a fast-paced environment focused on high-performance, low-power Qualcomm SOCs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering or related field with 4+ years ASIC design/verification experience.
• Master's degree with 3+ years experience or PhD with 2+ years experience in ASIC design/verification.
• Experience with architecture/design tools and scripting languages.
• Experience interacting with senior leadership is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Define, model, design, verify, validate, implement, and document IP/SoC development for high-performance power-efficient products.
• Create architectures, circuit specs, logic designs, and system simulations from requirements.
• Collaborate across software/hardware/product teams to meet design goals.
• Evaluate design flows from high-level design to place-and-route and power assessment.
• Utilize tools (e.g., RTL to GDS, Virtuoso) for complex block/SoC design.
• Write and review detailed technical documentation for ASIC projects.

Skills

ASIC design

ASIC verification

Firmware development

Power management

Leadership interaction

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Master's degree in Science/Engineering

PhD in Science/Engineering

Tools

RTL to GDS flow

Virtuoso

EDA design tools

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced ASIC Engineer to define, model, and design IP/SoC blocks, with emphasis on power management firmware. You will verify, validate, implement, and document complex blocks while collaborating with software, hardware, and program teams.

The role requires strong ASIC experience, scripting skills, and the ability to interact with senior leadership. You will work in a fast-paced environment focused on high-performance, low-power Qualcomm SOCs and