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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $127,200–$190,800 / yr
Posted: 58 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $159k

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 750 open roles on FindRole.

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The Senior DSP Architecture and Design Engineer role involves independently planning and executing the architecture, design, verification, and performance analysis for Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) across Qualcomm’s diverse product lines including mobile devices, machine learning platforms, automotive systems, IoT solutions, and more. This position requires expertise in high-performance microprocessor concepts such as multi-core, multi-threaded, out-of-order execution, cache memory, advanced ALU design, and low-power techniques to develop custom instruction sets for industry-leading performance in areas like machine learning and modem technology. The engineer will utilize architectural simulators, digital design tools, test generators, and synthesis software to evaluate design tradeoffs and ensure correctness, contributing significantly to design reviews and project meetings.

Skills

C++ Python Verilog SystemC Mentor Graphics Calibre Synopsys Design Compiler Cadence Incisive Simulator Vivado HLS MATLAB DSPBuilder ARM Architecture Microcontroller Architecture Cache Coherence Protocols Multi-core Processor Design Out-of-Order Execution Low Power Design Techniques Machine Learning Algorithms Modem Design Instruction Set Architecture

What you'll do

Develops processor architecture and micro-architecture for DSP in various products.
Designs logic circuits and verifies their correctness using simulation tools.
Analyzes performance and power aspects of high-performance processors.
Evaluates design tradeoffs using advanced microprocessor concepts like multi-core.
Implements custom instruction sets to optimize machine learning and modem functions.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in DSP architecture and design.
Proficient in high-performance microprocessor concepts like multi-core and out-of-order execution.
Expertise in custom instruction set development for machine learning applications.
Strong skills in architectural simulators, digital design simulators, and test generators.
Experience with cache memory, ALU design, and advanced low-power techniques.
Capable of evaluating design tradeoffs and verifying design correctness independently.

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