Qualcomm · 3 weeks ago
Sensor Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$153K/yr - $230K/yr
3+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leader in semiconductor technology and wireless communications. They are seeking a Sensor Engineer to work on advanced ASIC design and implementation for sensor technologies in various applications including smartphones and IoT devices.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Leverages advanced ASIC knowledge and experience to define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power products
Creates advanced architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and/or system simulations based on system-level requirements
Collaborates across functional teams (e.g., software architecture, hardware architecture, product management, program management teams) to develop and execute an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs
Evaluates all aspects of complex process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing and power use, and verification or similarly for custom circuit design/layout flow
Utilizes tools/applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable advanced architecture and design of multiple complex blocks/SoC or IC Packages
Writes and reviews detailed technical documentation for complex EDA/IP/ASIC projects
Architecting, designing and implementing digital sensor hardware for ASIC SoC
Debugging, verifying, optimizing, and bit-exact matching with test vectors
ASIC synthesis, static timing analysis and other post-RTL tools needed for delivering timing-closed designs for layout
Power estimation and low-power design implementation
Collaborating with Software Engineering and Systems Engineering Teams
Adherence to Qualcomm’s processes for RTL and netlist releases
Python automation, as well as enabling new methodologies, for improving workflows and team efficiency
Participate in all project reviews
Documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience
OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience
Preferred
Experienced with ASIC RTL Synthesis, LEC, Power Extraction tools (PTPX), Primetime, RTL Linting tools and extensive usage of simulation tools
Experience with ASIC ECO flow, RTL sanity tools specific to Design Rule Checking and Clock Domain Crossing checks is a plus
Experience with C++/SystemC is a plus
Experience with High Level Synthesis is a plus
Familiarity with MBIST and DFT flow
Gate level Simulation debug and usage of power extraction tools
Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced team environment
Excellent written and verbal skills
Strong interpersonal skills and a good team player
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
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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