CAD Software Applications Engineer

Job Posting Date

2025-08-21

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General Summary:

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, driving innovation and shaping the future of connectivity. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team, to contribute to cutting-edge projects and help us continue to lead the industry.

Role Overview: As an engineer specializing in CAD Tool and Flow software development, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining automation tools and flows. You will be responsible for creating comprehensive documentation, providing support to internal teams, and ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our automation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering principles to develop and optimize CAD tools and flows to enhance productivity, efficiency, and results.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for automation processes and tools.
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams on CAD automation tools and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements in automation processes.
• Coordinate issues and initiatives with HW, SW, IT, and EDA engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Conduct self-guided research and participate in periodic training to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies and incorporate new methods into daily work.
• Propose and execute innovative solutions to complex problems, contributing to the continuous improvement of our CAD automation capabilities.

Personal Character Traits:

• Detail-Oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and are meticulous in your work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
• Analytical: You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to understand complex systems and identify areas for improvement.
• Resourceful: You are adept at finding creative solutions to challenges and are not afraid to think outside the box.
• Self-Motivated Learner: You are proactive in acquiring new knowledge and skills through self-guided research, training, and asking insightful questions.
• Problem Solver: Over time, you develop the ability to tackle higher-level problems, propose effective solutions, and execute decisions independently.
• Collaborative: You work well with others, sharing knowledge and supporting team members to achieve common goals.
• Leadership Potential: You demonstrate the ability to take on leadership roles, guiding and mentoring team members, and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, GNU Make, and JavaScript.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Plus: Knowledge in VLSI (Very-Large-Scale Integration) design and verification, and EDA tools.

Why Join Qualcomm?

• Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a global impact.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

OR

• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$115,600.00 - $173,400.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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