Graphics ASICS Hardware Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking hardware micro‑architects and RTL designers to develop the Adreno GPU for Snapdragon compute platforms across smartphones, PCs, VR/AR, and automotive solutions.

Role involves micro‑architecting, RTL design, verification, and performance/power optimization, with exposure to graphics APIs and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with 6+ years of experience.
• Experience with RTL design for GPU/ASIC and hardware blocks.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Python and hardware verification methods.

Responsibilities

• Micro-architect and design RTL for Adreno GPU modules across shader, graphics, memory, interconnect, and power.
• Identify optimizations to improve performance, power, and cost.
• Evaluate hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirements.
• Develop micro-architecture specifications and RTL for new generation designs.
• Provide verification and debugging throughout project cycles.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Synopsys Synthesis

Low Power Design

Test Plan

Coverage‑based Verification

C/C++/Python

GPU RTL Design

Graphics API OpenGL/Vulkan

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Synopsys Design Compiler

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

At Qualcomm, we believe in the power of technology. For decades, our innovations have transformed entire industries, improved billions of lives, and addressed many of society’s biggest challenges. With the world becoming increasingly connected, we have a tremendous opportunity to shape a better future. As an R&D engine that has revolutionized the way people connect, our approach to innovation is strategic and purposeful. We understand that the success of our business is fundamentally connected to the well‑being of our world.

General Summary:

Our mission is to ship the very best integrated GPUs in the world, putting Qualcomm in a position of graphics and compute leadership, in all its businesses. We are looking for hardware micro‑architects and RTL designers to develop Adreno GPU for Qualcomm Snapdragon compute platforms across the best of the smartphones, the performance of Windows PCs and Chromebooks, virtual reality and augmented reality devices, and automotive solutions.

Locations:

This role will be available across multiple locations - San Diego, Santa Clara , Austin and Boxborough and across all levels.

What you will be doing :

• 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

Key-qualifications:

• The team looks for wide range of level and experience, typically from 3 years to 20years.
• Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog design, Synopsys synthesis, low power design, test plan development, coverage-based design verification
• Experience with Computer Architecture, Computer Arithmetic, Low power design, C/C++/Python programming languages is desired.
• Experience in designing RTL for GPU, CPU, DSP, Machine‑Learning, cache, controller, video, display, camera blocks in ASIC is desired.
• Exposure to Graphics API (OpenGL, Vulkan, Direct3D, etc) is big plus
• Good communication skill and desire to work as a team player

Minimum 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

EEO Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Policy Statement:

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$203,700.00 - $305,500.00

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.