modem-design jobs in San Diego

Lead ASIC implementation for Amazon Leo's satellite communication chips, owning the digital SOC design flow from RTL through physical design sign-off. Develop chip power intent using UPF, set up synthesis and place-and-route flows for deep sub-micron nodes, validate timing and design closure, and coordinate with RFIC and P&R teams to ensure production-ready tapeouts.…See more Requires 8+ years of ASIC implementation experience including synthesis, STA, and multi-power-domain design on 16nm or smaller technology nodes.

Implementation engineer for Amazon Leo's satellite communications chip design, responsible for defining and implementing digital SOCs for Low Earth Orbit satellite modems and gateways. The role involves developing chip power intent using UPF, setting up logic and physical synthesis flows across technology nodes, validating designs at RTL and netlist levels, performing timing and power analysis, and leading sign-off.…See more Requires 5+ years of ASIC implementation experience including synthesis, static timing analysis, place-and-route for deep sub-micron nodes (16nm or smaller), and a proven track record of high-volume production tape-outs.

Design and verify Digital Signal Processor (DSP) architectures for Qualcomm's mobile, machine learning, automotive, and IoT products. Develop small to complex hardware blocks independently, applying high-performance microprocessor design concepts including multi-core, multi-threaded, and low-power optimization.…See more Conduct design verification, performance analysis, and architecture tradeoff evaluation using simulators, emulators, and synthesis tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet specifications for performance, power, and timing while staying current with industry trends in machine learning and modem technologies.