Sr Lead Engineer - DFT
Qualcomm
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 22 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
Skills
About this role
Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. • 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. • 2 + years of experience with architecture and design tools . • 2 + years of experience with scripting tools and programming languages . • 2 + years of experience with design verification methods. • 1 + year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above). Principal Duties & Responsibilities: • Leverages ASIC knowledge and experience to define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power products. • Creates architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and/or system simulations based on system-level requirements. • Collaborates across teams (e.g., software architecture, hardware architecture) to develop and execute an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs. • Evaluates all aspects of complex process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing and power use, and verification or similarly for custom circuit design/layout flow. • Utilizes tools/applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable architecture and design of multiple blocks/SoC or IC Packages. • Writes and reviews detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects. Level of Responsibility: • Works independently with minimal supervision. • Provides supervision/guidance to other team members. • Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group. • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc. • Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions). • Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively. Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in