Qualcomm
RTL core/processor Microarchitecture Engineer
$101K–$152K
Austin, Texas · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years in processor architecture or RTL design.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field; the posting also lists a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Design and optimize RTL and microarchitecture for high-performance, low-power processor and AI cores, including hardware-software co-optimization for neural network inference.
What you'll do
- Develop RTL and microarchitecture for CPU and AI cores, collaborating across architecture, verification, physical design, and software teams.
- Optimize performance, power, and area; resolve timing, area, and functional issues throughout the design cycle.
- Apply ISA knowledge and coordinate with AI software and compiler teams to support AI and signal-processing workloads.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience in processor architecture or RTL design.
Nice to have
- Strong CPU microarchitecture knowledge; proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog; familiarity with low-power design and synthesis/timing closure.
- Experience with AI accelerators, DSPs, or NPUs.
Pay
$101,400.00 - $152,200.00 USD base salary
Tools
RTL, Verilog/SystemVerilog, ISA
AI focus
Develop AI cores and support neural network inference through hardware-software co-optimization with AI software and compiler teams.
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