RTL core/processor Microarchitecture Engineer
RTL core/processor Microarchitecture EngineerQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is the world's largest fabless semiconductor company, known for its innovative hardware, software, and services that power mobile devices globally. The company is seeking a motivated RTL engineer to join its Hexagon processor microarchitecture team, focusing on the design and development of next-generation AI and modem cores.
Responsibilities:
Own and drive RTL design and microarchitecture development for high-performance, low-power CPU and AI cores.
Collaborate with architecture, verification, physical design, and software teams to deliver production-quality RTL.
Contribute to performance, power, and area (PPA) optimization, including clock gating, power domains, and low-power techniques.
Analyze and resolve timing, area, and functional issues across the design cycle.
Apply knowledge of instruction set architecture (ISA) to guide microarchitecture decisions and support AI and signal processing workloads.
Work closely with AI software and compiler teams to ensure hardware-software co-optimization for neural network inference.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
1 year of experience in Processor architecture or RTL design (preferred).
Skills:
Strong understanding of CPU microarchitecture, including instruction pipelines, out-of-order execution, and branch prediction.
Proficiency in RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
Familiarity with low‑power design techniques and synthesis/timing closure.
Experience with AI accelerators, DSPs, or NPUs is a strong plus.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.