Physical Design Engineer

Position Overview

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drive transformation in communication and data processing. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power products, working collaboratively within cross-functional groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies ASIC knowledge to support the defining, modeling, designing (digital and/or analog), optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting of IP (block/SoC) development.
• Assists in the creation of architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and/or system simulations based on system-level requirements.
• Collaborates with team members to develop an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs.
• Supports the evaluation of process flows from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing and power use, and verification for custom circuit design/layout.
• Utilizes tools and applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable the architecture and design of specific parts of a block/SoC or IC Package.
• Writes technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 6+ months of experience with architecture and design tools.
• 6+ months of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.
• 6+ months of experience with design verification methods.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $98,500.00 - $147,700.00
• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
• Additional details on benefits available during the recruitment process.