Senior Engineer, Digital IP Design - Cambridge UK

Qualcomm invents breakthrough technologies that transform how the world computes, connects, and communicates, developing hardware, software and applications for wireless and audio technologies.
$120,000 - $180,000
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Senior Software Engineer
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2+ years of experience
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Description For Senior Engineer, Digital IP Design - Cambridge UK

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineer for Digital IP Design to join their successful engineering team in Cambridge. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work with a leading player in the wireless earbud, headset, and smart speaker market.

The Voice and Music Business Unit develops and delivers cutting-edge hardware, software, and applications that combine the latest wireless and audio technologies. Their solutions can be found in billions of Bluetooth and Voice and Music products worldwide. The team offers comprehensive solutions for leading-edge low-power mixed-signal SOCs, covering everything from feasibility studies to system architecture, digital and analog design, verification and validation, implementation and layout, embedded software design, ATE test, production, and characterization.

As a Senior Engineer in Digital IP Design, you'll work alongside System and IC architects, Verification, Validation, and Software teams. The role demands both technical leadership skills and hands-on experience in low power digital IP design. Key responsibilities include designing and integrating RTL blocks for DSP, SoC, and peripheral IP, creating comprehensive documentation, and managing complete work packages from specification to delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in RTL design using System Verilog, experience with DSP design for audio or wireless modem technologies, and familiarity with Arm AMBA/AXI specifications. You'll need to demonstrate effective communication skills, autonomous working capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

Qualcomm offers an exceptional benefits package including competitive salary, stock options, performance bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, enhanced parental leave, and ongoing educational support. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and provides various wellness programs and facilities.

Join a team that's at the forefront of wireless and audio technology innovation, working on products that impact billions of users worldwide. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, technical challenge, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, innovation-focused environment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Engineer, Digital IP Design - Cambridge UK

  • Design and Integration of RTL blocks including DSP, SoC and peripheral IP
  • Documentation including micro architecture and programming guides
  • Ownership of complete work package from specification through to delivery
  • Cross functional collaboration with Firmware, Systems and Verification teams
  • Running ASIC development tools including Lint, CDC, Synthesis, Power analysis tools

Requirements For Senior Engineer, Digital IP Design - Cambridge UK

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design experience
  • Knowledge of DSP design for Audio or wireless modem technologies
  • Familiarity with the Arm AMBA/AXI specifications or other bus protocols
  • RTL design in System Verilog and strong digital design knowledge
  • System C design and High-Level Synthesis flows
  • Ability to develop tests in a UVM environment
  • Ability to automate and improve process through scripting in Python, Perl

Benefits For Senior Engineer, Digital IP Design - Cambridge UK

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
  • Salary, stock and performance related bonus
  • Employee stock purchase scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
  • Enhanced Maternity Leave
  • Enhanced Paternity Leave
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Voluntary Health Checks
  • Global Wellbeing Days
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Bicycle purchase scheme

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