Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm Data Center team is developing High performance, Energy efficient server solution for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting-edge technology work!

Our Mission

We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing reference platforms based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, delivering a comprehensive solution that includes hardware, software, reference designs, user guides, SDKs, and more.

Position: System FPGA Engineer

As an experienced System FPGA Engineer (individual contributor), you will work closely with the platform team and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including SoC, software, firmware, packaging, SIPI, product management, and component suppliers. You will lead the development of advanced control-plane and telemetry systems for servers, managing FPGA architecture, HW/SW interface, IP selection, documentation, RTL development, simulation, system emulation, DV, testing, and bring-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the reference platform by collaborating with SoC and systems architects, hardware engineering, and software/firmware teams to ensure FPGA solutions align with system requirements and specifications.

• Architect control systems for system control, power sequencing, fault recovery, and telemetry on reference platforms.

• Develop extensible communication interfaces and APIs, utilizing published standards where applicable.

• Implement RTL-level algorithms on the FPGA platform, creating and executing verification and validation plans for RTL designs, documenting the design and validation processes.

• Test and debug FPGA-emulated designs using lab equipment and JTAG, working with team members for system bring-up and validation.

• Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management, customers, and suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in FPGA architecture, implementation, and verification.

• Strong understanding of CPU/SoC and computer architecture, logic design, and standard industry interfaces.

• Experience in FPGA design optimization.

• Proven experience with I2C, UART, SerDes, AXI4, PCIe 5/6, high-speed ADCs/DACs, DDR5, and LPDDR5X.

• Proficiency in HDL development, Verilog, C/C++ coding, real-time software constraints, scripting, integration, synthesis, debugging, simulation, test bench creation, and debugging using CAD tools (e.g., Synopsys, Mentor, Cadence, or FPGA-specific tools).

• Hands-on experience with FPGA development tools, hardware bring-up, server system integration, and FPGA-based software integration.

• Proficiency in FPGA tool flows, including synthesis, place-and-route, and partitioning.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.

• Strong technical documentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in FPGA architecture, implementation, and verification.

• Advanced knowledge of CPU/SoC and computer architecture, logic design, and standard industry interfaces.

• Extensive experience in FPGA design optimization.

• Expertise with SerDes, AXI4, PCIe 5/6, high-speed ADCs/DACs, DDR5, and LPDDR5X.

• Mastery of HDL development, Verilog, C/C++ coding, Python scripting, integration, synthesis, debugging, simulation, and test bench creation using CAD tools (e.g., Synopsys, Mentor, Cadence, or FPGA-specific tools).

• Mastery of FPGA tool flows, including synthesis, place-and-route, and partitioning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$162,600.00 - $270,700.00

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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