DFT Engineer, Principal/Manager

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

Oversees architecture, design, verification, and performance analysis for Digital Signal Processor (DSP) development for Qualcomm products. This role requires a deep understanding of high-performance microprocessor design, custom instruction sets, and evaluation tools to ensure design correctness and achieve industry-leading results. The position involves strategic leadership, influencing organizational vision, and guiding teams to develop complex blocks and features for DSP products.

Responsibilities

Oversees architecture, design, verification, and performance analysis for Digital Signal Processor (DSP) development.
Determines processor architecture, micro-architecture, logic design, verification, and performance/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 design tradeoffs and verifies design correctness using system tools like architectural simulators, digital design simulators, emulators, and test generators.
Influences the organization by sharing a strategic vision and develops methodologies as a domain expert.
Recommends and drives improvements in the design process.
Leads a team to anticipate and identify complex architecture and design problems, providing innovative recommendations.
Provides strategic consultation and collaborates with leadership of other teams to develop and execute design plans.
Guides team to leverage research on industry trends, competitors' products, and advances in engineering fields related to DSP products.
Contributes to discussions on the short- and long-term strategic direction of product/technology roadmaps.
Develops clear and detailed technical documentation and reviews documentation for clarity and understanding by various audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8+ 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 7+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.
10+ years of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python).
10+ years of experience in design verification methods.
4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
4+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Vice President level and above).

Desired Qualifications

Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Experience in computer architecture.
Experience in embedded systems.
Works independently with no supervision.
Provides supervision to direct reports.
Requires strong negotiation and influence, communication to large groups or high-level constituents.
Overall responsibility for developing and administering budgets, schedules, and performance standards for multiple departments or functional areas.
Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions.
Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; tasks require simultaneously executing multiple cognitive abilities and maintaining information in short or long-term memory while performing the task.
Substantial creativity is needed to innovate new processes, procedures, or work products within guidelines or to achieve established objectives.
Works on abstract problems in variable situations that typically require complex analysis, interpretation, or evaluation of intangible factors.
Directs the resolution of complex problems that have impact beyond own area.
Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
Occasionally participates in strategic planning within own area affecting immediate operations.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.
Details about US benefits available at this link.

Skills

CC++Python

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