RTL Feasibility Engineer, AI/ML Processors

Qualcomm

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Austin, Tx,Us, US Posted 41 days ago $127,200$190,800 / year

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TL;DR

As a senior logic designer on Qualcomm’s AI/ML processor team, you will collaborate closely with architects and micro-architects to provide critical feedback on power, performance, and area (PPA) for design features. Your daily tasks include performing logic synthesis, early static timing analysis, and power estimation before full implementation, as well as evaluating the entire design process from instruction set architecture to RTL implementation. You will utilize system tools such as digital design simulators and power estimation engines while troubleshooting issues with design flows and tools. The role requires strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, and Shell, familiarity with SystemVerilog and RTL concepts, and experience with Git for version control. This position demands excellent communication and teamwork abilities to contribute effectively to the development of cutting-edge AI/ML processors used across various applications.

Skills

Python Perl Shell scripting SystemVerilog RTL design concepts Git digital design simulator design synthesis engine power estimation engine

What you'll do

  • Provide feedback on power, timing, and area for design features.
  • Perform logic synthesis and early static timing analysis for designs.
  • Evaluate all aspects of the design process from instruction set to implementation.
  • Use digital design simulator, design synthesis engine, and power estimation tools.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with system tools and flows.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and 2+ years of experience.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field and 1+ year of professional experience.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl, and Shell.
  • Familiarity with SystemVerilog and RTL design concepts.
  • Experience using Git and other revision control systems.

Market check

Salary context

This $127,200–$190,800 range sits above 23% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$156,710$241,100

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$159,750$241,612

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.

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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