SOC Platform Architect

Nutanix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an ASIC Engineer to define, model, design, verify, and document IP development for high-performance SoCs, collaborating across HW and SW teams to deliver low-power, world-class products.

The ideal candidate has a strong ASIC design background, familiarity with platform infrastructure IP (NOC, SMMU, caches), and experience with end-to-end silicon flow. Collaboration with domain leads and attention to interfaces are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field; 4+ years ASIC design/verification.
• Master’s degree preferred with 2+ years ASIC experience.
• Strong system-level design/architecture knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define, model, design, verify and document IP development for ASIC/SoC.
• Coordinate with domain leads to align deployment strategy with product requirements.

Skills

Computer architecture

ASIC design flows

SOC & IP knowledge

Interconnect protocols

Automation scripting

Communication skills

HW-SW interfaces

Post-silicon debugging

Quality of Service

Security & Debug

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.General Summary:The infrastructure IP Team consists of a multi-disciplinary group involved in the definition and design of Platform infrastructure HW components such as Interconnect (NOC), System Cache, Memory controllers and System MMU that are implemented in all Qualcomm SoCs. This position primarily involves working with HW architect to gather and define deployment spec/strategy for the next generation of SOC Infra HW IPs with ARM Architecture enabled and beyond. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in ASIC design and computer architecture while demonstrating good system level design/architecture understanding. The candidate will be required to co-ordinate with domain leads to ensure a robust infrastructure deployment plan based on product requirements. It requires understanding of HW architecture, HW-&-SW feature trade-off, and the complete silicon HW end-2-end design flow.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.Skills/Experience:Robust understanding of computer architectureBasic understanding of end-end ASIC design flowsKnowledge in SOC and Infrastructure IP (NOC, SMMU, Caches) HW architectureExposure to some form of interconnect protocolExposure to programming language for automationAbility to quickly react and adapt to changesExcellent communication skillsPreferred Qualification:Exposure to Quality of Service, Clocks, Power management, Security and Debug architectures and their respective software interfacesGood knowledge in industry standard Interconnect Protocol and IO Devices ProtocolUnderstanding of HW-SW interfaces and firmwareExperience in post-silicon flows and debugsQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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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 :$98,500.00 - $147,700.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. 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