CPU RTL Methodology Engineer

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 198,700 - 298,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A technology corporation is seeking a skilled engineer to enhance CPU design and develop automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in RTL design and CPU microarchitecture, coupled with advanced skills in scripting, particularly in Python. Responsibilities include supporting RTL workflows and collaborating with design teams to troubleshoot issues. Strong qualifications in Electrical Engineering and a focus on automation in a hardware design environment are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in RTL design and understanding of CPU microarchitecture.
• Proven ability to triage RTL issues and support design/debug workflows.
• Advanced scripting skills in Python; familiarity with other scripting languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop methodologies to build scalable, efficient CPU designs.
• Support RTL development and debug workflows across CPU design teams.
• Maintain and enhance RTL databases and repositories using GIT.

Skills

RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog)

CAD tools and automation frameworks

Scripting in Python

Version control systems (GIT)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

GIT

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile engineer who thrives at the intersection of RTL design and CAD automation. This role is ideal for someone who understands RTL workflows deeply and can build scalable automation solutions to streamline design and debug processes. You’ll work closely with CPU design teams to support RTL development, triage issues, and enhance productivity through tooling and scripting.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop methodologies to build scalable, efficient CPU designs
• Support RTL development and debug workflows across CPU design teams.
• Maintain and enhance RTL databases and repositories using GIT and other version control systems.
• Triage RTL issues and collaborate with design teams to resolve them efficiently.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools (primarily in Python) to improve RTL workflows, verification, and regression systems.
• Interface with CAD teams to align RTL tooling with broader design infrastructure.
• Contribute to continuous integration and build systems for RTL environments.
• Document workflows, tools, and best practices for internal teams.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and understanding of CPU microarchitecture.
• Solid knowledge of RTL databases and version control systems (GIT).
• Proven ability to triage RTL issues and support design/debug workflows.
• Advanced scripting skills in Python; familiarity with other scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Bash) is a plus.
• Experience with CAD tools and automation frameworks in a hardware design environment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and build systems for RTL.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$198,700.00 - $298,100.00

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. Even more importantly, please note that 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 (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). 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 – and you can review more details about our US benefits here.

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