vlsi jobs in San Diego

Lead hardware security program management at Qualcomm, overseeing development and deployment of secure boot, cryptography, trusted execution environments, and hardware isolation mechanisms. Direct roadmap activities, manage budgets and resources, establish communication processes with senior leadership, and coordinate across engineering disciplines.…See more Requires 5+ years of program management experience, a degree in Engineering or Computer Science, and deep technical expertise in hardware security architectures, Root of Trust, and relevant security certifications (FIPS, Common Criteria, GlobalPlatform, EMVCo). The role emphasizes stakeholder communication, cross-functional negotiation, risk mitigation, and metrics-driven process improvement.

This Hardware Security Program Manager role manages development and deployment programs for secure boot, cryptography, trusted execution environments, and hardware isolation mechanisms at Qualcomm. The position requires rolling up milestones, budget, and risk metrics to senior executives; directing roadmap activities including scope, resource analysis, and cost projections; and managing budget allocation across engineering teams.…See more The ideal candidate combines 5+ years of program management experience with deep technical expertise in hardware security architectures, Root of Trust technologies, and VLSI/hardware-software development cycles, plus proven ability to lead globally distributed teams and negotiate across functional groups.

Develop critical CAD tools and algorithms for VLSI emulation infrastructure at Qualcomm, focusing on synthesis, partitioning, place-and-route, and clock optimization. The role involves C++ software development, Linux-based systems, and hands-on CAD tool design while mentoring team members.…See more Candidates should have 2+ years of ASIC/FPGA design or CAD tool development experience, with strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, and RTL synthesis concepts.

Develop prototype AI/ML solutions for ASIC design automation at NXP, exploring state-of-the-art techniques like GenAI, reinforcement learning, graph neural networks, and CNNs to improve VLSI CAD workflows. The role involves collaborating with architecture, IP, and SoC design teams to evaluate and pilot automation applications on leading-edge semiconductor technologies.…See more Candidates must have 5+ years of AI/ML expertise, strong Python/C++ programming skills, and hands-on experience with Unix/Linux, Git, and software development tools. Understanding of VLSI design constraints, EDA tools, and physical design flows is highly desirable.

Design and architect network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect components for Qualcomm SoCs, from specification through RTL delivery. Perform micro-architecture analysis, power and performance tradeoffs, and protocol compliance evaluation for bus interconnects.…See more Deliver RTL, support verification and silicon validation teams, and collaborate with software teams on interconnect deployment. Requires strong knowledge of bus protocols (AHB, AXI, CHI), ASIC design flows, VLSI fundamentals, and experience deploying IPs in large SoC projects.