GPU STA Engineer, Senior - Cork, Ireland

Job Posting Date

2025-10-02

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Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to enable next-generation experiences and drive communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm GPU STA Engineer, you will perform static timing analysis, develop timing constraints, and optimize timing performance for a variety of high-performance, high-quality, low-power world-class products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timing closure and validate timing models, contributing to the successful execution of product development.

The GPU STA team at Qualcomm is responsible for evaluating block-level and top-level timing to ensure optimal performance and power efficiency in advanced GPUs. As a GPU STA Engineer, you will conduct static timing analysis on synthesized and PNR netlists, provide feedback to RTL and Physical Design teams to improve PPA, collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timing constraints, and implement timing ECOs to resolve violations. Your role is crucial in developing high-performance, low-power graphics solutions that drive the future of technology.

*Please note this role will require 5 days per week onsite in our Cork office*

You Will Be Responsible For

You will be a member of team developing chip signoff methodology and flow:

• Enhancing STA and PDN / Timing technologies for design closure methodology with unique challenges driven by Low power architecture, Si Variation, Low voltage operation and other challenges.
• Driving accuracy of timing closure and static/dynamic flows to reduce turn around time
• Statistical analysis techniques Moments, LVF models generation and qualification
• Automation for timing and power data mining and processing
• Participating in project proposal development including key milestones and deliverables
• Executing and deliver project goals in a timely manner with production support
• Resolving issues in all phases of development to assure smooth project execution

We Would Love To See

• Expertise in Primetime, Primeshield and Tempus based, hierarchical analysis for large SoCs
• Expertise in Redhawk SC for flow development of static/dynamic/DVD
• Hands on Tweaker, Tempus ECO and PTECO for timing closure
• Highly Proficient in Python, TCL and Perl
• Interest in Design for Parametric Yield is an added advantage.
• Comfortable with extraction, simulation tools and environments is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and results-driven, able to work and drive practical solutions under research environment.
• Good communication skill and personal skills in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced engineering environment
• 4+ years industrial work experience.

Where you will be working

Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.

There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.

A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.

What's on Offer

Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

• Salary, stock and performance related bonus
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee stock purchase scheme
• Matching pension scheme
• Education Assistance
• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
• Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
• Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
• Bicycle purchase scheme
• Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more

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.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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