Full-Time

CPU Staff / Sr Staff Physical Design Engineer

Hardware Engineering

Updated on 3/14/2025

Qualcomm

Qualcomm

10,001+ employees

Develops semiconductors and wireless technologies

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Category
Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience
  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience
  • 6 -15 years of High Performance core Place & Route and ASIC design Implementation work experience (A Must)
  • Excellent analytical and technical skills
Responsibilities
  • Participate on a project involved in the development of ASICs, with emphasis in Place and Route Implementation, Timing Closure, Low Power, Power Analysis and Physical Verification.
  • Create design of experiments and do detailed PPA comparison analysis to improve quality of results, tuning recipes and setting course for the projects going forward.
  • Work closely with RTL design, Synthesis, low power, Thermal, Power analysis and Power estimation teams to optimize Performance, Power and Area(PPA).
  • Tabulate metrics results for analysis comparison.
  • Develop Place & Route recipes for optimal PPA.
Desired Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in Place & Route with FC or Innovus is an absolute must
  • Complete ASIC flow with low power, performance and area optimization techniques
  • Experience with STA using Primetime and/or Tempus is required
  • Proficient in constraint generation and validation
  • Experience of multiple power domain implementation with complex UPF/CPF definition required
  • Formal verification experience (Formality/Conformal)
  • Perl/Tcl, Python, C++ skills are needed
  • Strong problem solving and ASIC development/debugging skills
  • Experience with CPU micro-architecture and their critical path
  • Low power implementation techniques experience
  • High speed CPU implementation
  • Clock Tree Implementation Techniques for High Speed Design Implementation are required
  • Exposure to Constraint management tool and Verilog coding experience

Qualcomm develops and commercializes advanced wireless technologies and semiconductor products. The company designs and manufactures integrated circuits that enhance connectivity and power management for various applications, including mobile devices, automotive systems, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Qualcomm generates revenue by selling these semiconductor products and licensing its extensive portfolio of patents. What sets Qualcomm apart from its competitors is its strong focus on innovation in wireless technology and its diverse client base across multiple industries. The company's goal is to drive the evolution of smart devices and networks, ensuring efficient performance and connectivity.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • 5G and IoT growth boosts demand for Qualcomm's semiconductor solutions.
  • Snapdragon G series aligns with the expanding mobile gaming industry.
  • Solar energy initiatives support Qualcomm's sustainability and clean energy goals.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from MediaTek and Samsung in gaming processors may affect market share.
  • Global semiconductor shortage could impact Snapdragon G series production.
  • Patent licensing revenue faces challenges from legal scrutiny and potential law changes.

What makes Qualcomm unique

  • Qualcomm leads in wireless tech, crucial for 5G and IoT advancements.
  • Snapdragon G series targets the growing handheld gaming market with advanced processors.
  • Partnership with Palantir enhances AI capabilities for industrial IoT applications.

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Benefits

Premium-free health coverage

Onsite health & fitness centers

Retirement programs

Disability & life insurance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Parental leave

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