CareerPlan

NPU RTL Design Engineer

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$134k–$201k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design RTL for Hexagon/NPU logic blocks and subsystems for high-performance, low-power mobile SoCs, focusing on audio, modem, AI, IoT, and automotive applications.

Role type

Senior IC RTL Design Engineer (NPU/Processor)

Builds

Hexagon/NPU cores and subsystems for Qualcomm mobile SoCs

Domain

Semiconductor / ASIC Design / Mobile SoC

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

RTL design, System Verilog, static timing analysis, clock domain crossing, low power techniques, microprocessor design, synthesis, PLDRC

Preferred skills

Processor integration, bus interface, computer architecture, design partitioning, simulation and regression

Technologies

System Verilog, linting tools, CDC tools, LEC, CLP

Responsibilities

Develop RTL for multiple logic blocks of Hexagon/NPU and sub-system, Run frontend tools to check for linting, clock domain crossing, and power intent, Work with physical design team on design constraints and timing closure, Work with verification team to collaborate on test plan, test debug, coverage plan and coverage closure, Work on area and power optimization, Provide ideas and further the innovation of ASICs, IP cores, and process flows

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC