RISCV CPU System RTL Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Qualcomm is seeking a RISCV CPU System RTL Engineer to develop high-performance, low-power CPU systems. This role involves microarchitecture and RTL execution for features like system architecture, power management, and debug architecture. A Master's degree in computer or electrical engineering with 1-3 years of experience is required, along with proficiency in Verilog/VHDL.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to architecture and product definition.
- Responsible for microarchitecture and RTL execution of CPU system features.
- Work on system architecture (configuration access protocols, timer, interrupt, power management, debug/trace).
- Explore performance and power optimization opportunities.
- Develop high-level architecture and microarchitecture specifications.
- Own RTL development to meet power, performance, area, and timing goals.
- Support functional verification and assist the design verification team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on physical design.
- Work closely with software, firmware, and platform teams to enable CPU system features.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in computer or electrical engineering with 1-3 years of experience in CPU RTL or a related field.
- Deep knowledge of microprocessor architecture.
- Expertise in RISCV CPU system features (timer synchronization, interrupt controller, configuration access protocols, RAS and safety mechanisms).
- Expertise in Architecture and performance monitoring, telemetry architecture.
- Expertise in Power management (active and idle power strategies, limit and clock architecture).
- Expertise in Debug/trace architecture, scan-dump, and memory dump mechanisms.
- Strong expertise in power management for high-performance systems.
- Proven experience in defining and developing debug features for high-performance designs.
- Excellent technical documentation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Verilog and/or VHDL.
- Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools.
- Solid understanding of logic design principles, including timing and power implications.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of relevant experience.
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with RISCV CPU architecture and ISA.
- Understanding of low-power microarchitecture techniques.
- Knowledge of high-performance design strategies and trade-offs in CPU microarchitecture.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
- Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
- Access to detailed US benefits information via a provided link.
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Company
Qualcomm
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Santa Clara, United States of America
Qualification
Master, Bachelor, Doctoral
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