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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CPU Systems RTL Engineer - **Company:** Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Santa Clara, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $122,500.0 - $183,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Perl (Programming Language), Emulators, Formal Verification, Python (Programming Language), Multiprocessing, Scripting, Information Technology, Physical Design - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e1c5f6b8-d44c-4f6d-aeea-1e15fcf02fc4 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field., Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 1+ year of work experience with high level programming (e.g., C, C++), scripting language programming (e.g., Perl, Python, etc.). 1+ year of work experience with industry standard tools for synthesis place and/or route and design verification. 1+ year of work experience with simulation, emulation, formal verification, or silicon validation. 1+ year of experience in creating functional models, checkers, test plans, and/or test generation. ## Description As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm CPU Engineer, you will lead innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that have a critical impact on industries across the world. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations for all Qualcomm Business Units., Applies knowledge of computer architecture, micro-architecture, logic design, circuits, and/or physical design to assist in the development and verification of high performance and low power CPU designs. Identifies and solves routine problems to ensure design completeness, functionality, power, and performance. Collaborates with team members to assist in the defining of requirements, specifications, and trade-offs (e.g., performance, power, cost, functionalities, etc.) in order to accomplish product goals. Assists in the evaluation of the design process from conceptualization to productization (i.e., architecture definition, feasibility, pre-silicon design and verification, and post-silicon validation) that meet customer and industry standards. Writes technical documentation (e.g., feature descriptions, architectural descriptions, verification test plans, and implementation details, etc.) for CPU designs. Level of Responsibility: Works under supervision. Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group. Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information. Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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