Neha Kumari

About Neha Kumari

I am a VLSI professional with over 5 years of experience in RTL design and ASIC development.I am currently working as a Senior Lead Engineer at Qualcomm. My work focuses on subsystem-level design, integration, and delivering robust, power-efficient, and timing-closed hardware solutions for complex SoC architectures.Prior to Qualcomm, I worked at Samsung (SSIR), where I gained strong experience in IP-Design, micro-architecture understanding, and design quality practices that shaped my engineering foundation.I enjoy working at the intersection of design, integration, and cross-functional collaboration, partnering with verification, STA, and physical design teams to drive design closure and silicon success.My technical interests include: • RTL Design & Micro-architecture• ASIC/SoC Development• IP-DESIGN • Low-power and timing-aware design practicesI believe in continuous learning, resilience, and building solutions that are both technically sound and scalable. I am passionate about growing deeper in VLSI design while contributing to impactful semiconductor innovations.

Experience

1. Senior Lead Engineer

   Qualcomm

   Feb 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad

  M.Tech, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2017 — 2019

• Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology

  B.Tech, ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

  2011 — 2015