Front End Design Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $115,600–$173,400 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Dec 20, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $144k

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TL;DR · Front End Design Engineer

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Join the RTL design and verification team at Qualcomm Technologies as a mid-level engineer responsible for designing and verifying digital IPs used across various Qualcomm chips. You will work on critical high-speed clock IPs, power-sequencing blocks, custom FIFOs, and high-speed latch arrays, collaborating closely with SOC design and verification teams to integrate and support front-end deliverables. Essential skills include experience in RTL design or verification, knowledge of OOP concepts, proficiency in System Verilog, UVM/OVM, and Python scripting for automation. Familiarity with power-aware verification, synthesis, STA, and ASIC backend integration tools is beneficial. This role requires a strong background in digital logic design, simulation methodologies, and formal verification techniques to ensure robust IP delivery.

Skills

SystemVerilog UVM OOP Python Perl C ASIC Simulation FormalVerification Verilog DigitalLogicDesign FSMDesign PowerAwareVerification Synthesis STA LowPowerDesignTechniques TransistorLevelDesign IPDeliveryCollaterals

What you'll do

Develop RTL design for digital IPs used in Qualcomm chips.
Verify and test digital IPs using simulation and formal verification methodologies.
Collaborate on specification and integration of front-end deliverables for Soft/Hard-Macros.
Work closely with SOC design teams to support IP development and delivery.
Implement low power design techniques and understand power-aware verification concepts.

What we're looking for

2+ years of professional experience in RTL design or verification of digital IPs.
Strong knowledge in digital logic design including data path and FSM design.
Proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, Perl, and circuit design.
Experience with OOP concepts and HVL such as System Verilog, UVM/OVM & System C.
Ability to use simulation and formal verification methodologies for test plans.
Good understanding of synthesis and STA, with knowledge of low power design techniques.

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