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Memory Designer

Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including 5G, semiconductors, and mobile communications.

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Salary: 140k-210k USD

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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

This position involves designing and implementing low-power, high performance, area-efficient embedded memory circuits and architectures. As part of the Memory IP team, you will take innovative and revolutionary ideas and turn them into reality in Qualcomm's Snapdragon products. This is a highly visible role where your design will highly influence various parts of CPU/GPU/Modem/NSP/Camera designs. Position will be located in San Diego, CA.
  • Responsibilities
  • As a member of our team, your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
    • Develop custom digital circuits for high-speed and low-power SRAM designs.
    • Schematic capture, simulation of major blocks, margin verifications
    • Layout planning and supervision
    • Interacting with CAD team for full verification and model generation
    • Interacting with SoC teams (CPU, GPU, Modem, etc) to define memory PPA targets.
    Qualifications
    • 5+ years of academic or professional experience designing embedded memories for SoC applications.
    • Strong knowledge in CPU L1/L2 cache design, compiler SRAM/Register File architectures and advanced custom circuit implementations
    • Strong knowledge of high-performance and low-power design features & techniques
    • Strong knowledge of semiconductor device fundamentals
    • Familiar with variation-aware design in nanomenter CMOS & FinFet technology nodes
    • Experience with tight pitch-matched memory layout designs
    • Experience with full embedded memory design flow: architecture, circuit design, physical implementation, compiler automation, characterization, timing and model generation
    • Good understanding of physical implementation impact on circuit performance


Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ 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 e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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. (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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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.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$140,000.00 - $210,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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At Qualcomm, we are passionate about inventing breakthrough technologies that transform how the world connects, computes, and communicates. Since our founding in 1985, we have been at the forefront of wireless innovation, starting with our pioneering work in CDMA technology that laid the foundation for the modern mobile revolution. Today, our inventions are the bedrock for life-changing products, experiences, and industries across the globe. We are leading the charge into the 5G and 6G eras, envisioning a future where cellular technology spurs a new wave of intelligent, connected devices. From smartphones and automotive solutions to the Internet of Things (IoT) and extended reality (XR), our Snapdragon platforms and comprehensive software stacks empower developers and manufacturers to build the next generation of smart technologies.

We believe that the future of computing lies in the seamless integration of artificial intelligence at the edge. Through our advanced AI software portfolios, including the Qualcomm AI Stack and AI Hub, we are making it easier than ever for developers to leverage powerful machine learning capabilities directly on devices. Our commitment to 'Quality Communications' drives us to continuously push the boundaries of what is possible in semiconductor design, high-performance computing, and low-power consumption. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, empowering our global team of over 50,000 professionals to solve some of the world's most complex technological challenges. By prioritizing employee well-being and professional growth, we ensure that our people can live their best, most productive lives while shaping the future of intelligent computing everywhere.

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