Published Date: September 26, 2026
Qualcomm, San Diego, CA
Job Description:
Qualcomm, a leader in technology innovation, is seeking talented ASIC Design Engineers to join its SoC and ASIC Design organization. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in high-performance computing, AI, mobile, automotive, and next-generation semiconductor technologies, contributing to the development of smarter, more connected solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the architecture, design, implementation, integration, and optimization of ASIC, SoC, and IP solutions.
- Develop and validate design solutions that meet performance, power, area, timing, and quality objectives.
- Contribute to ASIC development activities including RTL design, static timing analysis, timing closure, synthesis, verification, and silicon bring-up.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver complex SoC solutions.
- Analyze and resolve design, implementation, and verification challenges using sound ASIC engineering practices.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute technical expertise to drive project execution and quality.
- Develop and enhance design flows, methodologies, automation frameworks, and engineering tools to improve productivity and quality.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by applying silicon learnings and feedback to future designs, processes, and methodologies.
- Effectively communicate technical concepts and collaborate across teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 2 years of experience in ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration.
Skills:
- Experience in ASIC, FPGA, or SoC design and development.
- Understanding of digital design fundamentals, computer architecture, and semiconductor development processes.
- Experience with industry-standard ASIC design, implementation, verification, and/or timing analysis tools.
- Programming or scripting experience with languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl, or similar.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.