GPU Compiler Engineer - Cambridge, UK

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd in Cambridge is seeking an experienced ASIC Engineer to define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP for high-performance, low-power products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine the best execution path and ensure quality deliverables.

The role requires strong expertise in ASIC design/verification, architecture, and IP development, with hands-on experience using industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of ASIC experience.
• Master's degree or PhD with related ASIC design/verification preferred.
• Experience in design verification, validation and integration of IP/SoC.

Responsibilities

• Define, model, design (digital/analog) and document IP/SoC development for high-performance products.
• Create architectures and system simulations based on requirements.
• Collaborate with software/hardware teams to meet customer needs and deadlines.
• Evaluate process flows from high-level design to place-and-route and timing/power checks.
• Utilize RTL to GDS Flow and Virtuoso to enable advanced design of complex blocks.

Skills

ASIC design

Verification

IP development

System-level design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

PhD with relevant experience considered

Tools

RTL to GDS Flow

Virtuoso

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd

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 drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• 2+ years of experience with architecture and design tools.
• 2+ years of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.
• 2+ years of experience with design verification methods.
• 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Leverages advanced ASIC knowledge and experience to define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power products.
• Creates advanced architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and/or system simulations based on system-level requirements.
• Collaborates across functional teams (e.g., software architecture, hardware architecture, product management, program management teams) to develop and execute an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs.
• Evaluates all aspects of complex process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing and power use, and verification or similarly for custom circuit design/layout flow.
• Utilizes tools/applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable advanced architecture and design of multiple complex blocks/SoC or IC Packages.
• Writes and reviews detailed technical documentation for complex EDA/IP/ASIC projects.

Level Of Responsibility

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
• 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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