Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Qualcomm is hiring a Senior Technical Standards contributor for its Systems Engineering organization. The role focuses on RISC-V CPU architecture, processor compliance, modeling and verification, industry standards development, strategic standards planning, external representation, and patent support.

Responsibilities

• Understanding semiconductor industry landscapes and domestic and international competitors' strength and weakness
• Working with internal partners to identify existing and emerging standards for Qualcomm to focus on
• Working with external partners in developing and promoting standards
• Helping formulate, maintain and execute on Qualcomm’s strategy for semiconductor standards
• Working with attorneys to file patents that protect the novel IP aspects of any inventions

Skills

• RISC-V ISA, processor architecture, microarchitecture and standards knowledge and experience is a must
• Experience with processor core and system compliance certification, modeling and verification are required
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience
• Strong networking and influencing skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• System firmware and kernel knowledge are highly desirable
• Legacy architecture knowledge is a plus
• Understanding of semiconductor technologies
• Understanding of international semiconductor landscapes and strategic incentives of major players
• Semiconductor development experience, including architecture, design, implementation, verification, validation, manufacturing, silicon qualification, etc
• Familiarity with Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
• Understanding of open-source licensing models and open-source development ecosystems
• Familiarity with Qualcomm semiconductor products and technologies is a plus
• Experience with or network of contacts in research and academic community is a plus
• Strong documentation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• 1+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership
• 1+ years in a technical leadership role
• 1+ years of experience with semiconductor standards organizations and forums, such as RISC-V, RISE, OCP, CHIPS Alliance, JEDEC, UEFI, Accellera, Si2, SEMI, ISO, IEC, IEEE, INCITS, GSA, SIA, IMEC, SRC
• 2+ years CPU design, CPU modeling, or CPU test experience
• Doctorate's, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus)
• Competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play

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