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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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System FPGA Engineer
As a Staff / Sr. Staff System FPGA Engineer, you will join the systems engineering team to implement defined FPGA architectures for control-plane and telemetry systems on next-generation server reference platforms. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate specifications into synthesizable HDL, perform synthesis, place-and-route, and timing closure using vendor toolchains. Your daily responsibilities include developing test benches, executing verification plans, and performing lab bring-up using JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes. The role requires proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and Python for design automation and cocotb test benches. You will manage source-controlled designs via git and GitHub while ensuring high standards for RTL quality. Key technical requirements include experience with I2C, UART, AXI4, PCIe, DDR5, and high-speed interfaces like SerDes to solve complex hardware integration challenges in server environments.