RTL Synthesis Methodology Principal/ Sr Staff Engineer

About the role

RTL Synthesis Methodology Principal/ Sr Staff Engineer at Qualcomm. Methodology Leadership: Lead the definition, development, and deployment of the global RTL Synthesis Reference Flow (Fusion Compiler.

What you'll do

• Signoff Convergence (STA & LEC): Ownership of Logic Equivalence Checking (LEC) flows (Conformal/Formality) for complex data paths, retiming, and functional ECOs
• Drive constraints management and early STA signoff quality (Fishtail, PrimeTime)
• Tool Roadmap & Vendor Engagement: Act as the primary technical interface with EDA vendors (Synopsys, Cadence)
• Drive tool roadmaps, manage beta evaluations, and file critical enhancements to close gaps between foundry claims and actual product PPA

What you need

• 15–27 yrs of experience
• Python
• VLSI
• B.Sc or B.Tech or B.E. or BCA or M.Sc or M.Tech or MCA

Good to have

• Machine learning