Physical Design Engineer

1 Month ago • 2-14 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Hardware Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be responsible for planning, designing, optimizing, verifying, and testing electronic systems, circuits, mechanical systems, digital/analog/RF/optical systems, equipment, packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems. You will contribute to launching cutting-edge products and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements. The role involves expertise in meeting demanding Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) requirements for complex subsystems/System on Chips (SoCs), place and route, and IP integration. Experience in low power design implementation, ASIC design flows, circuit design, device physics, and deep sub-micron technology is required. Proficiency in automation to drive PPA improvements and managing a small team for project execution are also key responsibilities.
Must have:
  • 8-14 years of physical design experience
  • Complete Netlist2GDS: Floorplan, PnR, STA
  • Hand-on experience in lower technology nodes
  • Expertise in PPA requirements
  • Experience in low power design implementation
  • Familiarity with ASIC design flows
  • Strong understanding of circuit design
  • Experience on multiple technology nodes
  • Proficiency in automation for PPA
  • Managing and driving a small team
Good to have:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top-tier institute

Job Details

Job Description

Job Posting Date

2025-06-30


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 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top-tier institute.

  • 8-14 years of experience in physical design from product-based companies.

Experience:

  • Proven experience in managing complex subsystems and small teams.

  • Proficiency in complete Netlist2GDS: Floorplan, place and route (PnR), and sign-off convergence, including Static Timing Analysis (STA) and sign-off optimizations.

  • Hand on experience in lower technology nodes.

Job Requirements:

  • Expertise in meeting demanding Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) requirements for complex subsystems/System on Chips (SoCs), place and route, and IP integration.

  • Experience in low power design implementation, including Unified Power Format (UPF), multi-voltage domains, and power gating.

  • Familiarity with ASIC design flows and physical design methodologies.

  • Strong understanding of circuit design, device physics, and deep sub-micron technology.

  • Experience working on multiple technology nodes in advanced processes.

  • Proficiency in automation to drive improvements in PPA.

  • Managing and driving a small team for project execution and PPA targets

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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