Shubham Agarwal

About Shubham Agarwal

Senior Digital Design Manager | Verilog Expert | Team LeadershipSeasoned digital design professional with 14+ years of comprehensive Verilog design experience, including 4 years of proven engineering management excellence leading high-performing teams of mid to senior-level design engineers.Core ExpertiseTechnical Leadership & IP Design Extensive experience in IP design and delivery across diverse SoC platforms including smartphone, compute, wearable, XR/VR, thin modem, automotive, and server SoCs, with specialized expertise in Power Management Units (PMU), System MMU Version 3, RISC-V based subsystem controllers, and LPDDR5 protocol test enginesDeep expertise in translating SoC architecture and IP architecture requirements into actionable microarchitecture specifications across multiple market segmentsProven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams including software engineering to ensure seamless integration and optimal design outcomesEngineering Management & StrategySuccessfully manage and mentor teams of up to 10 mid to senior-level design engineersExpert in breaking down complex architectural requirements into manageable microarchitecture modules for junior engineersDrive innovation through microarchitecture proposals and comprehensive design reviewsTechnical Excellence & Quality AssuranceConduct thorough code reviews and timing analysis to ensure design integrity and performance optimizationProvide critical support for ECO (Engineering Change Orders) implementation and resolutionLead knowledge sharing initiatives to foster continuous learning and technical growth within the organizationThought Leadership & InnovationActive contributor to technical publications and patent developmentEstablish and maintain industry best practices across design teamsChampion knowledge transfer through structured mentoring and technical documentationPeople LeadershipProven expertise in identifying and nurturing future technical leadersEnd-to-end responsibility for hiring, performance appraisals, and career development planningCreate inclusive environments that promote professional growth and technical excellencePassionate about driving innovation in digital design while building exceptional engineering teams that deliver world-class IP solutions.

Experience

1. Senior Staff Engineer

   Qualcomm

   Dec 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Digital Electronics

  2007 — 2011