High-Performance CPU Physical Design Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a CPU Engineer to lead design efforts for high‑performance, multi‑core CPUs. You will collaborate across teams to verify architecture, feasibility, and post‑silicon validation, delivering power‑efficient, scalable silicon solutions.

The role requires strong knowledge of computer architecture and signal timing, with experience in C/C++, Verilog/VHDL, and industry standard tools. Join Qualcomm to influence global tech platforms and devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in Hardware/Software/Systems engineering or related field.
• Master's degree with 1+ year in related work experience.
• PhD in related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify high performance CPU designs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet requirements and trade‑offs.
• Document feature descriptions, architectures, and verification plans.
• Support pre‑ and post‑silicon validation and test generation.
• Maintain high quality technical documentation for CPU designs.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Verilog/VHDL

High-performance computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Synthesis tools

Place & Route tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a CPU Engineer to lead design efforts for high‑performance, multi‑core CPUs. You will collaborate across teams to verify architecture, feasibility, and post‑silicon validation, delivering power‑efficient, scalable silicon solutions.

The role requires strong knowledge of computer architecture and signal timing, with experience in C/C++, Verilog/VHDL, and industry standard tools. Join Qualcomm to influence global tech platforms and devices.