Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary: Job Description Role Overview The NPU Synthesis Lead will be responsible for driving synthesis and timing closure for Neural Processing Unit (NPU) IP and subsystems in cutting-edge SoCs. This role involves leading synthesis flows, optimizing for PPA (Performance, Power, Area), and collaborating with architecture, RTL, and physical design teams to ensure high-quality netlists for advanced technology nodes. Key Responsibilities Synthesis Ownership Lead RTL-to-gate-level synthesis for NPU IP and subsystems using industry-standard tools (Synopsys Design Compiler, Cadence Genus). Develop and maintain synthesis scripts and flows for hierarchical and flat designs. Timing Closure Drive pre-layout and post-layout timing closure across multiple voltage and process corners. Collaborate with STA teams to resolve setup/hold violations. Power & Area Optimization Apply physic...