Physical Design Engineer- Lead/Staff

3 Months ago • 2-8 Years • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Physical Design Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be responsible for planning, designing, optimizing, and verifying electronic systems. This role involves working on complex subsystems and System on Chips (SoCs), focusing on achieving demanding Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) requirements. The engineer will be involved in complete Netlist2GDS: Floorplan, place and route (PnR), and sign-off convergence, including Static Timing Analysis (STA) and sign-off optimizations. The role requires experience in low power design implementation, including Unified Power Format (UPF), multi-voltage domains, and power gating, along with automation to drive improvements in PPA. Additionally, the engineer will be managing and driving a small team for project execution and PPA targets.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from a top-tier institute.
  • 6-8 years of experience in physical design from product-based companies.
  • Experience in meeting demanding PPA requirements.
Good to have:
  • Proven experience in managing complex subsystems and small teams.
  • Proficiency in complete Netlist2GDS.
  • Hand on experience in lower technology nodes.

Job Details


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.

  • 6-8 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.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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