Senior Staff Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA
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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering
General Summary:
This individual leads the team to improve engineering efficiency, product quality and responsibility of the improving engineering efficiency, product quality and responsibility for CPU RTL development targeted for high performance, low power devices. Works with chip architects to conceive of the micro-architecture, and also help with architecture/product definition through early involvement in the product life cycle. Responsible for performance exploration; explores high performance strategies working with the CPU modeling team. Also responsible for microarchitecture development and specification, from early high-level architectural exploration, through micro architectural research and arriving at a detailed specification. Develops, assesses, and refines RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals. Helps the design verification team execute on the functional verification strategy. Helps verify that the RTL design meets the performance goals. Works with multi-functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability, and power. Anticipates and prepares for long-term opportunities or problems. Independently identifies innovative and strategic technology areas, and prepares proposals for research and/or development. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and seven (7) years of experience in a related occupation.
COMPENSATION:
- Pay Range: $216,091.00 - $298,100.00/year
EEO Employer:
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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- NVIDIA292

- Palo Alto Networks44

- Pure Storage18

- Marvell Technology18

- Nvidia14

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software328
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- Artificial Intelligence83
- Law & Legal Services58
- Agriculture & Farming39
Senior Staff Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior staff engineer jobs are there in Santa Clara?
There are 551+ senior staff engineer openings in Santa Clara, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Santa Clara employers hire.
Which companies hire senior staff engineers in Santa Clara?
Employers hiring senior staff engineers in Santa Clara include NVIDIA, Palo Alto Networks, and Pure Storage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior staff engineer jobs in Santa Clara?
Yes. About 14% of senior staff engineer openings tied to Santa Clara are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Santa Clara.
Which industries hire the most senior staff engineers in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara senior staff engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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