CareerPlan

ASIC/RTL Design Engineer for High-speed Interfaces

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$146k–$218k2026-09-17 → 2026-11-10

Core

Architect, design, implement, and validate complex mixed-signal IP blocks (SerDes, DDR, die-to-die) for high-performance, low-power mobile, compute, and AI products.

Role type

Senior IC ASIC/RTL Design Engineer (High-speed Interfaces)

Builds

Next-generation interface IPs (SerDes, DDR, die-to-die) integrated into Qualcomm SoCs

Domain

Semiconductor / ASIC Design / High-speed Interfaces

Required skills

Micro-architecture, RTL design, ASIC design flow, SerDes, DDR PHY, PLLs, DFT, STA, CDC analysis, Python/Perl scripting

Preferred skills

Low-power design techniques, Computer architecture, Digital signal processing, Algorithm development

Technologies

VCS, Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, Power Compiler, DFT Compiler, Spyglass

Responsibilities

Architect digital design of high-speed interface IPs; Develop micro-architecture and implement RTL; Apply advanced techniques to enhance PPA; Utilize ASIC design tools for linting, CDC, DFT, synthesis, FV, and STA; Design and analyze DFT logic; Create design documentation; Collaborate with DV team for verification; Work with PD team for floorplanning and timing closure; Support SoC integration and debug.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC