ASIC Design Engineer (Security Group)

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of whats possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all.

A world leader in smart mobile technologies, QCT offers complete solutions that enable continuous innovation for todays smart connected devices. Our vast expertise in wireless technology, combined with our unique systems approach to developing solutions, puts QCT at the forefront of the rapidly expanding mobile industry. QCT offers solutions for CDMA, UMTS, GSM and LTE technologies, providing support for both 3G, 4G and now 5G networks and devices. Qualcomm also offers a broad portfolio of additional wired and wireless technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics product segments. All of our solutions and products are elegantly engineered for optimal performance and power consumption. Our system-on-chip solutions like Snapdragon bring together CPU, GPU, connectivity, security, multimedia and GPS technologies in a way that is redefining mobile possibilities for people everywhere. Because of its unsurpassed performance and capabilities, Snapdragon is enhancing the mobile experience and fueling an ever-expanding array of new connected device categories, ranging from smartphones to tablets to e-readers and beyond.

The Hardware Security team is seeking Digital Design Engineers with Security experience in San Diego, CA. The Security team works on cutting edge digital Security IP for use in premium tier Snapdragon chipsets.

This is a high level, high profile position, requiring interaction with cross-functional teams. The work will expose the candidate to all aspects of Hardware Security Product design flow, including Architecture, IP development, Security Certifications, Cryptography, Fault Injection, Side-Channel Analysis, Countermeasures, Silicon Testing and other security product aspects.

Requirements

5 years of experience in ASIC design

Preferred experience with security designs and concepts (crypto, access control, fault and side channel hardening, random number generators, certifications, etc)

Experience and understanding of ASIC design flow: Architecture, Microarchitecture, verilog/system-verilog RTL design, Clock Domain Crossings, DFT, synthesis, and timing closure

Problem solving, strong communication and teamwork skills

Self-driven, able to work with minimum supervision

Stand out of the crowd:

Strong familiarity with symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic algorithms (e.g. AES, DES, SHA, RSA), implementation and use models within high level protocols

Ability to identify security threats, weaknesses, propose countermeasures, evaluate resolutions, understand, and interpret government standards

Exposure to security concepts and implementation techniques

Experience with RNG, PUF, Error correction codes

Experience with fault injection, side channel analysis, countermeasures

Experience with security certifications

Experience with root of trust, provisioning

Experience with system level architecture, analog design, and silicon test

Experience with High-speed, Low Area, and Low Power architectures

Experience in verification and modeling is a plus

PhD or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2 years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

Masters degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1 year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

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Pay range:

$115,600.00 – $173,400.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer!

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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification