Library Characterization and Timing Methodology Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

We are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join the TECHIP team. The candidate should have strong IP modeling, Char tool know-how and hands-on experience and automation skills. Hands-on experience in EDA tool automation, data analysis and visualization & large-scale software automation enablement.  Excellent understanding of statistical Liberty timing, power model and Front-end Verilog views and tools. Silicon reliability modeling, validation with multiple foundries & EDA house is a plus.

Required for this Role:

• Strong Std cell / Memory circuit knowledge & IP characterization , Design Kit delivery background.
• Strong logical and problem-solving skills with excellent analytical and debugging skills
• Strong Software programming skills in Python or Perl in UNIX/Linux computing platform
• Highly motivated, excellent team spirit and good communication skills.
• Ability to work in multi-site project teams, third party vendors to drive cutting edge tools, flows in QCOM environment for characterization flow and sign-off methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• In depth technical knowledge of CMOS, FinFET logic and transistor, basic of digital circuit design optimization 
• Familiar with industry standard Design kit (DK) views, Liberty formats for foundation IPs (advanced modeling formats CCS, LVF) , statistical variation models & worked on development of the same.
• Familiarity with  front end pre-silicon design flow, RTL design/coding, logic design, Verilog/ System Verilog, RTL design verification, System Verilog Assertion (SVA), Design for Test, BIST modeling experience.
• Expertise in scripting in Python (data-analytics), Perl & experience in developing large scale automation from scratch.
• Experience in STA, physical design is a plus.
• Experience of spice simulation models, design rules verification procedures (like DRC/LVS/ERC) is a plus.

The ideal candidate would also have experience with industry standard chip design tools and design flows for Static Timing Analysis, Spice / Fast spice simulation, Synthesis, DFT, Power Analysis

Education Qualifications

• Required: Bachelors, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Preferred: Master's, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Work Experiences:

7 - 10 years Library characterization or Custom circuit design or CAD flow development or VLSI related work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$140,000.00 - $210,000.00

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