Qualcomm · 3 weeks ago
CPU Micro-Architect RTL Engineer
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$154K/yr - $231K/yr
3+ years expQualcomm is the world’s largest fabless design company, delivering cutting-edge hardware, software, and services to nearly every mobile device maker and operator in the global wireless ecosystem. The role involves contributing to the development of high-performance, energy-efficient CPU cores, focusing on microarchitecture and RTL development, including low-power optimizations and performance exploration.
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Responsibilities
Own microarchitecture and RTL development, including low-power optimizations, performance exploration, and achieving area and timing goals
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
1–12 years of experience in CPU architecture and RTL design
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design
Preferred
Experience in CPU microarchitecture and RTL design
Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Processor pipelines, Out-of-order execution, Load/store units, Caches and cache coherence, Memory hierarchy, Multi-processor and multi-threaded systems, RISC-V architecture
Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for 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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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CEO
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