Microprocessor Silicon Validation and Optimization Engineer

San Diego, CAPosted Jul 7, 2026
Skip to main contentOur CompanyOur BusinessSearch for JobsJoin Talent NetworkFAQsProfileEnglishSign InSingle PositionView All JobsMicroprocessor Silicon Validation and Optimization EngineerSan Diego, California, United States of America No longer accepting applications.Job ID3093652As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.  As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.Preferred Qualifications:•    Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.•    6+ months of experience with architecture and design tools.•    6+ months of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.•    6+ months of experience with design verification methods.Principal Duties & Responsibilities:•    Applies ASIC knowledge to assist and support the defining, modeling, designing (digital and/or analog), optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting of IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power products.•    Assists in the creation of architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and/or system simulations based on system-level requirements.•    Collaborates with team members to assist in the development of an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs.•    Supports the evaluation of process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, and timing and power use, and verification or similarly for custom circuit design/layout flow.•    Utilizes tools/applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable architecture and design of a specific part of a block/SoC or IC Package.•    Writes technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.Level of Responsibility:  •    Works under supervision.•    Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.•    Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information.•    Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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