PD CAD Engineer, Senior

2 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

Qualcomm is seeking a PD CAD Engineer, Senior with expertise in physical design CAD flows, including floorplanning and place-and-route. The role involves planning, designing, optimizing, verifying, and testing electronic systems. Responsibilities include ensuring timing and power analysis, developing and supporting high-performance CAD tools and methodologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong scripting skills in Tcl and Python, hands-on experience with advanced technology nodes (5nm or below), and proficiency in industry-standard tools like Cadence Innovus. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for debugging and optimizing tools/flows.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in physical design CAD flows (floorplanning, place-and-route).
  • Strong Tcl and Python scripting skills.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced technology nodes (5nm or below).
  • Proficiency in Cadence Innovus.
  • Solid understanding of digital design, timing closure, and physical verification.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to develop and support CAD tools and methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Good to have:
  • Automation experience.

Job Details

Job Description

Job Posting Date

2025-06-23


Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven expertise in physical design CAD flows, including floorplanning, place-and-route, timing, and power analysis.
  • Strong scripting skills in Tcl and Python; automation experience is a must.
  • Hands-on experience with advanced technology nodes (5nm or below).
  • Proficiency in industry-standard tools like Cadence Innovus.
  • Solid understanding of digital design, timing closure, and physical verification.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (RTL, PD, CAD, EDA vendors).
  • Ability to develop and support high-performance CAD tools and methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills to debug and optimize tools/flows.
  • Excellent communication skills

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