ASIC Design Engineer; Hardware Security

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, ASICS Engineering Overview

General

Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.

We are a world leader in smart mobile technologies. QCT offers complete solutions that enable continuous innovation for today s smart connected devices. Our expertise in wireless technology, combined with our system-oriented approach, places QCT at the forefront of the rapidly expanding mobile industry. Qualcomm provides solutions for CDMA, UMTS, GSM and LTE technologies, supporting 3G, 4G and now 5G networks and devices, along with a broad portfolio of additional wired and wireless technologies for mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics segments.

Our solutions and products are engineered for optimal performance and power efficiency. Snapdragon SoC solutions bring together CPU, GPU, connectivity, security, multimedia and GPS technologies to redefine mobile possibilities. Snapdragon is enhancing the mobile experience and enabling new device categories from smartphones to tablets and more.

The Hardware Security team works on cutting-edge security solution products for premium Snapdragon chip sets and is seeking Hardware Design engineers with solid ASIC design experience in San Diego, CA.

This is a high-level, high-profile position, requiring interaction with cross-functional teams. The work will expose the candidate to all aspects of the hardware security product creation flow, including Architecture, Microarchitecture, Design, Validation, IP development, Synthesis, Timing closure, Layout, and thorough Silicon Testing. Candidates will be exposed and involved in state-of-the-art security solutions, countermeasures and techniques.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the hardware security product creation flow.
• Contribute across Architecture, Microarchitecture, Design, Validation, IP development, Synthesis, Timing closure, Layout, and thorough Silicon Testing.
• Engage with state-of-the-art security solutions, countermeasures and techniques.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related sciences
• 6+ years of experience in ASIC design
• Experience and understanding of ASIC design flow:
  Architecture, Microarchitecture, Verilog/System Verilog RTL design, Clock Domain Crossings, DFT, synthesis, and timing closure
• Knowledge of bus protocols, clocks/resets, debug concepts
• Problem solving, strong communication and teamwork skills
• Self-driven, motivated, able to work with minimum supervision

• Experience with microcontroller CPUs, buses (AHB/AXI/others), or peripherals
• Experience with system-level architecture, complex subsystems, integration of analog and digital IP, implementation techniques, silicon test
• Experience with High-speed, Low Area, and Low Power architecture
• Experience in hardware security fields like Root of Trust, RNG, symmetric and asymmetric crypto, side-channel, error correction codes, hardening, etc
• Experience in verification, modeling, test-planning

• Bachelor’s degree minimum, Master’s or PhD preferred

SoC (system on chip), Security, ASIC, Digital Design, Crypto, Cryptography, Encryption, side-channel, subsystem, lead

• Bachelor s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

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 email disabili 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.

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.

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