The Hardware Security team at Qualcomm Technologies in San Diego is seeking a senior-level Hardware Design Engineer with extensive ASIC design experience to join their cutting-edge security solutions product development. This high-profile role involves working closely with cross-functional teams across Architecture, Microarchitecture, Design, Validation, and Synthesis stages to create advanced hardware security features for premium Snapdragon chipsets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL design, DFT, synthesis, timing closure, and knowledge of bus protocols and clock domain crossings. Experience with microcontroller CPUs, high-speed, low-power architecture, and cryptographic techniques such as Root of Trust, RNG, and side-channel protection is highly desirable. This position offers exposure to state-of-the-art security solutions and the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative connected devices.
Skills
verilog
system-verilog
RTL
DFT
AHB
AXI
ASIC
SoC
Security
Crypto
Cryptography
Encryption
side-channel
High-speed
Low Area
Low Power
Root of Trust
RNG
symmetric crypto
asymmetric crypto
silicon test
bus protocols
clocks/resets
debug concepts
What you'll do
Design and implement complex security solutions for premium Snapdragon chipsets.
Develop hardware security features including Root of Trust, RNG, and cryptographic elements.
Collaborate on the architecture and microarchitecture phases of ASIC design projects.
Ensure timing closure and synthesis in the ASIC design flow for high-performance chips.
Validate and test silicon to ensure robustness against side-channel attacks and errors.
Integrate analog and digital IP within complex subsystems for advanced SoC solutions.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field required
6+ years of experience in ASIC design and understanding of the full ASIC design flow
Strong knowledge of bus protocols, clocks/resets, debug concepts, and DFT techniques
Experience with microcontroller CPUs, busses (AHB/AXI/others), peripherals, and system-level architecture
Self-driven problem solver with excellent communication and teamwork skills
Market check
Salary context
This
$140,000–$229,800
range sits above
55%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$136,000–$218,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$151,106–$216,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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