Staff Engineer - Power Engineer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm India Private Limited is at the forefront of technological innovation, spearheading advancements that enable next-generation experiences and transforming communication and data processing to build a smarter, interconnected future globally.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced ASIC Engineer specializing in power optimization. The role involves defining, modeling, designing (both digital and/or analog), optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting IP development for high-performance, efficient, low-power semiconductor products. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to align on product execution strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize RTL for power efficiency using industry best practices.
• Apply low-power design techniques including clock gating and power gating effectively.
• Analyze RTL power using tools like PowerArtist, PTPX, or PowerPro.
• Troubleshoot and debug RTL and gate-level power issues to identify root causes.
• Collaborate with backend flow teams to understand how RTL decisions influence post-layout power and timing.
• Develop Python scripts for automation, data pipelines, and AI/ML-driven power optimization analysis.
• Document design methodologies and establish best practices for low-power design.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational background with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8 to 12 years, Master’s with equivalent experience, or PhD with relevant ASIC design work tenure in design, verification, validation, or integration.
• Comprehensive understanding of RTL power optimization fundamentals including switching activity, clock/enable efficiency, and low-power design patterns.
• Familiarity with emulation power flows and methodologies.
• Experience in logic synthesis, place-and-route backend flows, and impact analysis on power and timing.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming for automation and AI/ML applications.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving abilities leveraging a data-driven approach.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, globally distributed team.

Additional Information

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer committed to an accessible hiring process and workplace for individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request during the recruitment process.

Employees are expected to comply with all relevant policies related to security and confidentiality of company information in accordance with applicable laws.

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