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RTL Feasibility Engineer, AI/ML Processors

Qualcomm Technologies
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > DSP Architecture and Design

General Summary:

About the Role

Microarchitecture and logic design development of Qualcomm's state of the art AI/ML processors used in a wide range of applications. As part of the AI/ML processor logic design team, work on providing quick feedback on PPA feasibility of design features.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with architects, micro-architects and logic designers, and provide feedback on power, timing, and area.
  • Perform logic synthesis, early static timing analysis and early power analysis for the designs before the full implementation cycle.
  • Evaluate all aspects of the design process from instruction set architecture to implementation.
  • Use system tools such as digital design simulator, design synthesis engine, power estimation engine, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with tools and flows

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Perl and Shell scripting.
  • Familiarity with SystemVerilog and RTL design concepts.
  • Experience with Git and other revision control systems.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2 years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 1 year of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
2 years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$127,200.00 - $190,800.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

Salary : $127,200 - $190,800

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