GPU Frontend Design Engineer: RTL & PPA Innovator

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Design Implementation Engineer to guide frontend and physical design for Adreno GPU cores in CA. You will work with graphics, RTL, and physical design teams to push PPA targets and tape-outs for sub-micron technologies.

The role requires deep ASIC design flow expertise, scripting skills, and strong collaboration. A hands-on, innovative approach is essential for success in a fast-paced graphics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital design and RTL synthesis.
• Proficiency with frontend EDA tools (Synopsys Next Gen, Conformal LEC, Formality, PrimeTime).
• Strong CMOS design knowledge to optimize PPA.
• Ability to innovate to improve power and performance.
• Collaboration with RTL designers to remove bottlenecks.
• Strong scripting in TCL, Python or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontend implementation and physical design efforts.
• Collaborate with graphics microarchitecture and RTL teams.
• Push aggressive PPA targets through new flows and methodologies.
• Debug and analyze complex ASIC design issues.
• Mentor and guide high-performance design teams.

Skills

Digital design

RTL synthesis

FrontendEDA tools

Scripting ( TCL / Python / Perl )

CMOS design

GPU microarchitecture

Debugging

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

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

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Synopsys Next Generation tools

Conformal LEC

Synopsys Formality

Synopsys PrimeTime

Signoff tools

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Design Implementation Engineer to guide frontend and physical design for Adreno GPU cores in CA. You will work with graphics, RTL, and physical design teams to push PPA targets and tape-outs for sub-micron technologies.

The role requires deep ASIC design flow expertise, scripting skills, and strong collaboration. A hands-on, innovative approach is essential for success in a fast-paced graphics environment.