FPGA Firmware Engineer / FPGA Design Engineer – (San Diego, CA)

Overview

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

Job Overview:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age – and this is where you come in.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Join QCOM Technologies Inc Global CAD team delivering solutions for design of leading-edge wireless products. Qualcomm is leading 5G innovations ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. The Qualcomm Global CAD team is currently seeking FPGA Design Engineer to develop FPGA Firmware & Embedded software. This role will include : • Working with industry-standard tools and technologies to develop solutions to a variety of infrastructure needs. • Designing and Implementing critical firmware for custom emulation hardware• Mentoring and leading other members of the team• Contributing towards the continuous development of Tools, Technology and Flows

Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.

+ 7+ years FPGA design, FPGA firmware or related work experience.

+ 7+ years of direct hands-on experience with System Verilog, RTL/HDL, FPGA (Xilinx Ultrascale, Ultrascale+, MPSoC, Intel Stratix) and FPGA Tools (Xilinx, Intel)

+ Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to work independently, and create customer-facing applications

+ Willingness to work out of San Diego.

Preferred Requirements:

+ Master’s or PhD. in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Applied Mathematics

+ 10+ years FPGA design, FPGA firmware or related work experience.

+ Experience with clock domain crossing, high speed designs, and timing closure techniques

+ 10+ years of direct hands-on experience with System Verilog, RTL/HDL, FPGA (Xilinx Ultrascale, Ultrascale+, MPSoC, Intel Stratix) and FPGA Tools (Xilinx, Intel)

+ Exposure to VLSI design concepts, logic design

+ 10+ years of direct hands-on experience with C++ (x86, aarch64) and Python

+ 10+ years of hands-on experience with Linux / Embedded Linux

+ Solid understanding of ARM based designs, Embedded Linux, Linux Device Drivers

+ Solid experience in implementing the following protocols: AXI, PCIe, I2C, LVDS, Ethernet

+ Proven ability of software design principles, practices and patterns

+ Knowledge of Agile project management principles and practices

+ Experience with Git, JIRA, and other related technologies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.

+ Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.

+ Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).

+ Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.

+ Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors – Engineering, Bachelors – Science

Work Experiences:

5+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.

Certifications:

Skills:

Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Digital Designs, EDA Tools, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Embedded Software, Firmware, FPGA, FPGA Design, Software Development

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors – Computer Engineering, Bachelors – Computer Science, Bachelors – Electrical Engineering

Work Experiences:

1+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above). ,2+ years experience with design verification methods. ,2+ years experience with scripting tools and programming languages. ,2+ years experience with architecture and design tools. ,8+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.

Certifications:

Skills:

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