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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CPU RTL/AI Micro-Architect - AI Development - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $179,000.0 - $268,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, CPU Design, Software Tools, Software Engineering, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Software Verification, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Software Coding - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a02838d221e64f78 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Verilog?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience., Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. Preferred Qualifications * Strong knowledge in AI/LLM-based engineering tools: + Agentic tools (i.e. Codex, Claude Code) + Agent-based AI development (prompting, chaining, orchestration) * Solid experience with: + Verilog/SystemVerilog (or VHDL) RTL design + Simulation, waveform debug, and verification tools * Knowledge of CPU Design Techniques: + Logic design principles and timing/power implications + Low-power microarchitecture techniques + High-performance design tradeoffs ## Description * Apply and extend existing internal AI tools and agent-based workflows to enhance RTL design productivity * Develop AI-driven capabilities for: + RTL code review and quality analysis (readability, methodology adherence, structural correctness) + Spec RTL alignment , ensuring consistency between microarchitecture documentation and implementation + Automated debug acceleration , including waveform triage and root-cause identification * Integrate AI into standard RTL development loops rather than creating parallel flows RTL Analysis & Insight Generation * Enable AI-assisted analysis for: + Timing, power, and area (PPA) tradeoffs + Microarchitectural bottlenecks and inefficiencies + Code-level improvements for maintainability and reuse * Develop mechanisms to surface actionable insights early in the design cycle , improving iteration velocity Workflow Integration & Scaling * Embed AI capabilities into existing toolchains and methodologies (lint, synthesis, simulation, debug) * Collaborate with CAD, DV, and global design teams to scale AI-enabled workflows across programs and geographies * Contribute to cross-team AI initiatives and working groups to align efforts and maximize reuse of internal capabilities Methodology & Best Practices * Evolve RTL methodology by integrating AI-assisted best practices into: + Coding standards and review processes + Debug and analysis workflows + Documentation and specification alignment * Ensure solutions align with Qualcomm's established RTL principles of readability, maintainability, and cross-discipline usability ## Related Videos - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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