Low Power Design/Methodology Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$115,600–$173,400 / yr
Posted
80 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Dec 20, 2026

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Below market

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TL;DR · Low Power Design/Methodology Engineer

As a Low Power Design/Methodology Engineer within the ASICS Engineering group, you will design adaptive power management controllers, on-chip sensor controllers, and digital power meters. Your daily responsibilities include performing RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, lint checks, clock domain crossing checks, and formal verification for IP blocks. You will collaborate with circuit design, physical design, and software teams to integrate low power solutions into wireless and automotive SoC chips while ensuring functional safety features are enabled. The role involves creating and enhancing low power methodologies from RTL to GDS and performing block-level power analysis. Required skills include proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and scripting languages like Python, Perl, and TCL. You will apply knowledge of UPF, CLP, and AVS while addressing complex power management strategies for the product roadmap.

What you'll do

  • Design adaptive power management controllers, on-chip sensor controllers, and digital power meters.
  • Perform RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing analysis, and formal verification for IP blocks.
  • Integrate low power and power management solutions into wireless SoC chips and front-end designs.
  • Enable functional safety features in automotive SoC products according to industry standards.
  • Create and enhance low power methodologies across the entire design cycle from RTL to GDS.
  • Perform block and chip-level power analysis and create corresponding power models.
  • Develop performance and power management strategies for the product roadmap.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of ASIC design experience is required.
  • A Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with 1+ year of ASIC design experience is required.
  • A PhD in Science, Engineering, or a related field is accepted as an alternative qualification.
  • Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in low power digital ASIC design.
  • Proficiency in Verilog and SystemVerilog coding and verification techniques is required.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and TCL is required.
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, circuit analysis, and logic design skills is required.
  • Experience with advanced low power tools like UPF and CLP is preferred.

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