Staff DSP Architecture and Design Engineer

Qualcomm • Austin, TX

2d • $154,000 - $231,000

About The Position

This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of the architecture, design, verification, and performance analysis for Digital Signal Processor (DSP) development for Qualcomm Mobile, Machine Learning, Automotive, IoT, and other products. Determines processor architecture, micro-architecture, logic design, verification, and all performance and power aspects. Applies high-performance microprocessor design concepts including multi-core, multi threaded, out-of-order, cache memory, high-speed ALU, and advanced low power design. Evaluates all aspects of the design process from instruction set architecture to implementation. Custom instruction set is needed to achieve industry-leading results in machine learning and modem. Applies tools and techniques to evaluate design tradeoffs and verify design correctness. Uses system tools such as architectural simulators, digital design simulators and emulators, test generators, and design synthesis. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.

Requirements

• Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field
• Three (3) years of experience in a related occupation

Nice To Haves

• Custom instruction set is needed to achieve industry-leading results in machine learning and modem.

Responsibilities

• Leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements
• Performs complex responsibility of the architecture, design, verification, and performance analysis for Digital Signal Processor (DSP) development
• Determines processor architecture, micro-architecture, logic design, verification, and all performance and power aspects
• Applies high-performance microprocessor design concepts including multi-core, multi threaded, out-of-order, cache memory, high-speed ALU, and advanced low power design
• Evaluates all aspects of the design process from instruction set architecture to implementation
• Applies tools and techniques to evaluate design tradeoffs and verify design correctness
• Uses system tools such as architectural simulators, digital design simulators and emulators, test generators, and design synthesis
• Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings
• Communicates and implements a development plan

Benefits

• Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer
• Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior