Qualcomm · 2 weeks ago
Graphics ASICS Hardware Design Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$195K/yr - $293K/yr
4+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading company in technology innovation, focusing on integrated GPUs. The Graphics ASICS Hardware Design Engineer will micro-architect and design RTL for Adreno GPU architecture, optimize hardware design, and troubleshoot silicon issues to ensure high performance and efficiency across various platforms.
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Responsibilities
Micro-architect and design RTL for blocks and modules of Adreno GPU architecture across shader processing, graphics pipelines, memory subsystem and interconnect, and power and system level design
Identify advanced ways to optimize hardware design for better performance, power, and cost
Evaluate the hardware feasibilities of complex algorithms and requirements
Develop micro architecture and specification of the new generation design
Develop RTL for the corresponding micro architecture
Provide essential verification and debugging activities for the corresponding design throughout the entire project cycles
Optimize the silicon cost and improve clock speed
Troubleshoot silicon issues with products relevant to the corresponding design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog design, Synopsys synthesis, low power design, test plan development, coverage-based design verification
Experience with Computer Architecture, Computer Arithmetic, Low power design, C/C++/Python programming languages
Experience in designing RTL for GPU, CPU, DSP, Machine-Learning, cache, controller, video, display, camera blocks in ASIC
Good communication skill and desire to work as a team player
Preferred
Experience with Computer Architecture, Computer Arithmetic, Low power design, C/C++/Python programming languages is desired
Experience in designing RTL for GPU, CPU, DSP, Machine-Learning, cache, controller, video, display, camera blocks in ASIC is desired
Exposure to Graphics API (OpenGL, Vulkan, Direct3D, etc) is big plus
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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