Microcontroller Sub-system Senior Design Engineer/ Staff Design Engineer - Cork, Ireland

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Cork, Ireland
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Staff Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AI · Automotive · IoT

Description For Microcontroller Sub-system Senior Design Engineer/ Staff Design Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm is seeking a Microcontroller Sub-system Senior/Staff Design Engineer for their Cork, Ireland location. This role is part of the Microcontroller Sub-System IP team, which is crucial in enabling embedded processing solutions across various functions and products at Qualcomm. The team works on security, power management, and other SoC functions across multiple business units including IoT, Mobile, Auto, XR, and Compute.

The position requires a highly skilled engineer with at least 8 years of experience in ASIC design, with expertise in complex digital logic design, processor/microcontroller system design, and multi-power domain implementations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of ISAs like ARM THUMB or RISC-V, and proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Perl.

Key responsibilities include designing micro-architecture for digital blocks, developing RTL code, debugging issues during development, creating documentation, and optimizing designs for area, power, and performance. The role involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams including DFT, Implementation, Verification, Emulation, and Firmware teams.

Qualcomm offers an attractive compensation package including salary, stock options, and performance bonuses. The benefits package is comprehensive, featuring medical insurance, pension matching, education assistance, and various wellness programs. The company also provides relocation and immigration support if needed.

Cork, the location for this position, is Ireland's second-largest economic center and ranks among Europe's Top 20 location choices. The city offers an excellent quality of life and is home to a diverse international community. With its airport providing access to nearly 50 international destinations, Cork serves as an ideal gateway to Europe.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, multicultural environment. The position offers significant technical challenges and the chance to contribute to innovative solutions across multiple business domains while working for one of the world's leading semiconductor companies.

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Responsibilities For Microcontroller Sub-system Senior Design Engineer/ Staff Design Engineer - Cork, Ireland

  • Designing micro-architecture for simple and complex digital blocks
  • Developing RTL code using industry best practices
  • Troubleshooting and debugging issues during development
  • Creating comprehensive design documentation
  • Optimizing designs for area, power, and performance
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams

Requirements For Microcontroller Sub-system Senior Design Engineer/ Staff Design Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of ASIC design experience
  • Experience with designing complex digital logic blocks
  • Knowledge of ISAs (ARM THUMB or RISC-V)
  • Understanding of processor or microcontroller system design
  • Experience with multi-power domain and multi-clock domain designs
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Perl
  • Familiarity with industry-standard digital design tools
  • Knowledge of lower node technologies challenges

Benefits For Microcontroller Sub-system Senior Design Engineer/ Staff Design Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Salary, stock and performance related bonus
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Employee stock purchase scheme
  • Matching pension scheme
  • Education Assistance
  • Relocation and immigration support
  • Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
  • Physical and mental well-being programs
  • Bicycle purchase scheme

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