CPU L2 Cache Design Engineer Micro-Architecture & Coherency

As an L2 Cache Design Engineer at Qualcomm India Private Limited, you will be driving micro-architecture development for L2 cache subsystems, implementing and optimizing cache coherency protocols, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and analyzing performance trade-offs for cache structures. Your key responsibilities will include developing micro-architecture specifications, owning RTL design, working on coherency verification strategies, participating in performance modeling, and contributing to design methodology improvements. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop micro-architecture specifications for L2 cache and related coherency logic. - Own RTL design and refinement to meet timing, power, and reliability goals. - Work closely with DV teams on coherency verification strategies. - Participate in performance modeling and exploration for high-bandwidth cache systems. - Contribute to design methodology improvements and automation. **Required Skills:** - Strong knowledge of cache and memory subsystems, including L2 cache design principles. - Expertise in cache coherency protocols (MESI/MOESI, directory-based schemes). - Proficiency in SystemVerilog RTL, simulation, and debug tools. - Familiarity with AMBA CHI/AXI protocols and interconnect design. - Understanding of low-power design techniques and timing closure. - Solid grasp of computer architecture fundamentals: pipeline design, hazard detection, ordering rules. - Experience with scripting (Perl/Python) for design automation is a plus. **Preferred Qualifications:** - 2 to 15 years of experience in CPU or SoC design focusing on cache/memory subsystems. - Hands-on experience with multi-level cache hierarchies and coherency verification. - Exposure to physical design constraints and PPA optimization. At Qualcomm, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge CPU architectures for high-performance, low-power devices, collaborate with world-class engineers, and grow in advanced micro-architecture design. **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of Hardware Engineering experience. - OR - Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of Hardware Engineering experience. - OR - PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of Hardware Engineering experience. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer providing accessibility accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application/hiring process. If you require accommodations, contact disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com.,