# RTL Synthesis Methodology Principal Engineer

As the Principal Engineer, RTL Synthesis Methodology Lead, you will drive the technical direction and deployment of next-generation RTL-to-Gate implementation flows for Qualcomm's industry-leading SoCs (Snapdragon Mobile, Automotive, Compute, and IoT). You will lead the definition and optimization of synthesis methodologies to maximize Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) while ensuring robust signoff closure for Synthesis, Low Power, STA, and LEC. You will partner closely with Design teams (CPU, GPU, Modem, DSP), Physical Design (PD) teams, and major EDA vendors (Synopsys, Cadence) to benchmark, certify, and deploy advanced features like Physical Synthesis, Machine Learning-based optimization, and Unified Low Power flows. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ ye

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- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/qualcomm-rtl-synthesis-methodology-principal-engineer>
- **Role**: Hardware
- **Role family**: Hardware
- **Seniority**: lead
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Bengaluru, India
- **Countries**: IN
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- **Experience years min**: 15
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
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- **Status**: live
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- **Industries**: Processors, MCUs & AI Chips, RF & Wireless Hardware, Semiconductor IP & Chip Design Services

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- **Id**: 4454000
- **Name**: Qualcomm
- **Domain**: qualcomm.co.in
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- **Size band**: 5000+
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- **Employer type**: direct
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## Requirements

- **Experience years min**: 15
- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

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