Senior IP Micro Architect -Sr Lead/Staff

Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary:

Focus :Core Domains Architecture definition, microarchitecture development, custom protocol design, RTL implementation, performance optimization, and silicon delivery for complex Custom IPs. Core Domains : Infrastructure IP, NoC, PCIe, CXL, memory systems, cache coherency, UALink, ESUN, and AI scale-up interconnect fabrics. Job Summary : Hands-on technical leader capable of driving IP from concept through production silicon while mentoring engineers and influencing architecture decisions. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior IP Micro-architect to join our Custom IP Team focused on developing next-generation Infrastructure IPs, memory subsystem solutions, and scalable interconnect architectures for high-performance SoCs. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in architecture definition, microarchitecture development, protocol design, RTL implementation, and performance optimization for complex custom IPs. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on design expertise, and the ability to drive IP development from architectural concept through silicon realization. Key Responsibilities • Drive architecture and microarchitecture definition of complex custom Infrastructure IPs. • Develop detailed microarchitecture specifications including datapath design, control logic, packet formats, flow control, ordering rules, coherency mechanisms, and state machines. • Lead RTL development and collaborate closely with verification, physical design, firmware, and SoC integration teams. • Evaluate and optimize architecture trade-offs across performance, power, area, scalability, latency, and implementation complexity. • Design and develop high-performance interconnect, memory, and protocol-centric IP solutions. • Drive design reviews, microarchitecture reviews, and technical decision-making across multiple projects. • Support verification planning, debug, emulation, FPGA validation, and silicon bring-up activities. • Ensure RTL quality through lint, CDC/RDC, synthesis, and design signoff methodologies. • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the IP development team. • Stay abreast of emerging technologies in AI infrastructure, scale-up fabrics, memory systems, and high-speed interconnects. Required Qualifications • 8-15 years of experience in SoC/IP architecture, microarchitecture, and RTL design. • Proven experience defining and delivering complex custom IPs from concept through production silicon. • Strong experience in architecture and microarchitecture development of one or more of the following: Infrastructure IPs, NoC, interconnect fabrics, memory subsystem IPs, cache coherency solutions, or high-speed interface IPs. • Strong understanding of computer architecture, SoC architecture, digital design methodologies, performance modeling and analysis, synchronization and flow control mechanisms, and high-performance data movement architectures. • Hands-on RTL design experience using Verilog/SystemVerilog. • Experience with design signoff methodologies including lint, CDC/RDC, synthesis, and timing closure fundamentals. • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware