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Graphics ASICS Hardware Design Engineer

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: Qualcomm
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering

General

Summary:

At Qualcomm, we believe in the power of technology. For decades, our innovations have transformed entire industries, improved billions of lives, and addressed many of society’s biggest challenges. With the world becoming increasingly connected, we have a tremendous opportunity to shape a better future. As an R&D engine that has revolutionized the way people connect, our approach to innovation is strategic and purposeful.

We understand that the success of our business is fundamentally connected to the well-being of our world.

General Summary:Our mission is to ship the very best integrated GPUs in the world, putting Qualcomm in a position of graphics and compute leadership, in all its businesses. We are looking for a hardware micro-architects and RTL designers to develop Adreno GPU for Qualcomm Snapdragon compute platforms across the best of the smartphones, the performance of Windows PCs and Chromebooks, virtual reality and augmented reality devices, and automotive solutions.

This role will be available across multiple locations - San Diego, Santa Clara , Austin and Boxborough and across all levels.
What you will be doing :

Micro-architect and design RTL for blocks and modules of Adreno GPU architecture across shader processing, graphics pipelines, memory subsystem and interconnect, and power and system level design

Identify advanced ways to optimize hardware design for better performance, power, and cost Evaluate the hardware feasibilities of complex algorithms and requirements

Develop micro architecture and specification of the new generation design

Develop RTL for the corresponding micro architecture

Provide essential verification and debugging activities for the corresponding design throughout the entire project cycles

Optimize the silicon cost and improve clock speed Troubleshoot silicon issues with products relevant to the corresponding design

Key-qualifications:
  • The team looks for wide range of level and experience, typically from 3 years to 20 years.
  • Experience with Verilog/System Verilog design, Synopsys synthesis, low power design, test plan development, coverage-based design verification
  • Experience with Computer Architecture, Computer Arithmetic, Low power design, C/C++/Python programming languages is desired.
  • Experience in designing RTL for GPU, CPU, DSP, Machine-Learning, cache, controller, video, display, camera blocks in ASIC is desired.
  • Exposure to Graphics API (OpenGL, Vulkan, Direct3D, etc) is big plus
  • Good communication skill and desire to work as a team player

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, 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 e-mail or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found . 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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