RTL core/processor Microarchitecture Engineer Austin, Texas, United States of America ASICS Engineering

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an RTL core/processor microarchitecture engineer to help design next‑generation AI and modem cores.

You will own RTL design and microarchitecture development for high‑performance, energy‑efficient CPUs and NPUs, collaborating with architecture, verification, physical design, and software teams to deliver production‑quality RTL. The role emphasizes AI acceleration, CPU microarchitecture, and power‑aware design, with opportunities to impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and Master’s preferred.
• Proficiency in RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Experience with CPU microarchitecture and AI accelerators is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive RTL design and microarchitecture development for high‑performance, low‑power CPU and AI cores.
• Collaborate with architecture, verification, physical design and software teams to deliver production‑quality RTL.
• Contribute to performance, power and area optimization, including clock gating and low‑power techniques.
• Analyze timing, area and functional issues across the design cycle.
• Apply ISA knowledge to guide microarchitecture decisions for AI and signal processing workloads.
• Work with AI software and compiler teams to ensure hardware‑software co‑optimization.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

CPU microarchitecture

AI accelerators/NPUs

Low-power design

ISA knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

Synthesis tools

Job description

## RTL core/processor Microarchitecture EngineerAustin, Texas, United States of AmericaApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 3098291## **Company:**Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.## **Job Area:**Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering**General Summary:****Company Overview:**Qualcomm is the world’s largest fabless semiconductor company, delivering cutting-edge hardware, software, and services that power nearly every mobile device on the planet. At the heart of our innovation are the **Hexagon DSP cores**, which now serve not only as digital signal processors but also as **highly efficient NPUs (Neural Processing Units)** for accelerating AI workloads across mobile, automotive, IoT, and edge platforms.**Role Overview:**We are seeking a **motivated RTL engineer** to join our Hexagon processor microarchitecture team. You will contribute to the design and development of **next-generation AI and modem cores**, helping to shape the future of intelligent computing.This role is ideal for someone passionate about **AI acceleration, CPU microarchitecture**, and **energy-efficient design**. You will work on industry-leading cores that power Qualcomm’s AI Engine and deliver best-in-class performance per watt.**Minimum Qualifications:**• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.**Key Responsibilities:*** Own and drive **RTL design and microarchitecture development** for high-performance, low-power CPU and AI cores.* Collaborate with architecture, verification, physical design, and software teams to deliver **production-quality RTL**.* Contribute to **performance, power, and area (PPA) optimization**, including clock gating, power domains, and low-power techniques.* Analyze and resolve **timing, area, and functional issues** across the design cycle.* Apply knowledge of **instruction set architecture (ISA)** to guide microarchitecture decisions and support AI and signal processing workloads.* Work closely with AI software and compiler teams to ensure **hardware-software co-optimization** for neural network inference.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Strong understanding of **CPU microarchitecture**, including:* + Instruction pipelines, out-of-order execution, branch prediction* + Load/store units, memory hierarchy, cache coherence, and ordering* + Multi-threaded and multi-core systems* Proficiency in **RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog*** Familiarity with **low-power design techniques** and **synthesis/timing closure*** Experience with **AI accelerators, DSPs, or NPUs** is a strong plus* Excellent communication and teamwork skills**Minimum Qualifications:*** Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field* 1+ years of experience in Processor **architecture or RTL design****Why Join Us?**Be part of a team that has shipped **over 25 billion cores** with a legacy of flawless execution. If you're passionate about solving complex design challenges and building innovative, energy-efficient processors that power the next wave of **AI and intelligent edge computing**, we want to hear from you.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 [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. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.**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.**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****:**$101,400.00 - $152,200.00The 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 at this link.If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.