Computer/Data Science Staff Engineer for CAD - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm; Ireland; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus potential

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension

Education Assistance

Relocation support

Life, Medical, Insurance

Staff clubs

Job summary

QT Technologies Ireland Limited is seeking a technical leader to drive the development of CAD technologies and automation for advanced semiconductor design. You will work across hardware, software, and algorithmic research to deliver scalable solutions using AI, constraint programming, and mathematical optimization.

The role emphasizes mentoring, architectural decisions, and cross-team collaboration to improve throughput and design quality in a global context.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in automated reasoning, AI optimization, and constraint solving.
• Strong background in graph theory and combinatorial optimization.
• Experience architecting scalable software systems with best practices.
• Leadership in cross-functional software initiatives across distributed teams.
• Proficiency in Python with ability to mentor engineers and drive modern practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of CAD technologies, design methodologies, and automation.
• Architect advanced automated reasoning frameworks for VLSI design challenges.
• Drive adoption of innovative methodologies to improve productivity and quality.
• Mentor engineers and guide roadmaps across teams globally.
• Collaborate across hardware, software, and research domains to translate concepts into production systems.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Algorithm design

Constraint solving

Optimization

Graph theory

Production-grade software

Software architecture

Education

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

Python tooling

CI/CD

Job description

Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

About the role

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. Global CAD team develops advanced tools, flows, methodologies, and software platforms that enable next-generation VLSI design across Qualcomm's product portfolio. This position requires deep expertise in computer science, combinatorial optimization, and scalable software architecture, combined with the ability to drive technical strategy across complex engineering domains.

You will lead the development of CAD technologies, design methodologies, and automation solutions that enable implementation flows for advanced semiconductor technologies (3nm and below). Working within a highly interdisciplinary environment spanning hardware, software, and algorithmic research, you will help define and drive innovative solutions to large-scale microelectronic design challenges through data-driven decision making and advanced optimization techniques.

Innovation is a core aspect of this role. Operating at the intersection of electronic design automation (EDA), artificial intelligence, data analytics, and software engineering, you will identify emerging opportunities, influence technical direction, and translate research concepts into production-quality solutions. We seek candidates with strong expertise in constraint reasoning, mathematical optimization, and algorithm design, coupled with demonstrated experience in building scalable software systems, driving engineering best practices, and collaborating across geographically distributed teams.

As a technical leader, you will architect and implement advanced automated reasoning frameworks to solve highly complex VLSI design challenges using techniques from artificial intelligence, constraint programming, SAT solving, mathematical optimization, integer programming, and metaheuristics. You will also provide technical mentorship, guide architectural decisions, influence roadmaps across teams, and drive the adoption of innovative methodologies that improve productivity, quality, and scalability across Qualcomm's design ecosystem.

Experience & Education we would love to see:

• Recognized technical expertise in automated reasoning, AI optimization, constraint solving, operations research, or related computational methods, with a demonstrated track record of advancing state-of-the-art solutions in complex problem domains.
• Deep expertise in graph theory, combinatorial optimization, advanced data structures, and algorithmic design, with the ability to apply these concepts at scale to solve highly complex engineering challenges.
• Proven ability to architect, innovate, and drive the development of next-generation constraint reasoning and optimization frameworks, delivering significant improvements in scalability, performance, and solution quality.
• Demonstrated leadership in designing and delivering high-performance, production-grade software systems, establishing engineering best practices across software architecture, testing, code quality, CI/CD, observability, documentation, and long-term maintainability.
• Expert-level programming skills in Python, with the ability to define technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive adoption of modern software engineering practices.
• Experience leading technical initiatives across organizational boundaries, influencing roadmaps, aligning stakeholders, and driving execution in highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong ability to translate complex electronic design automation (EDA), semiconductor, or engineering optimization requirements into scalable algorithmic and software solutions.
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing engineers, raising the technical bar of the organization through coaching, design reviews, technical leadership, and knowledge sharing.
• Communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to audiences ranging from engineers and researchers to senior leadership and business stakeholders.

We would also like to see:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in computer science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees (PhD) preferred.
• Relevant research contributions, publications, patents, or industry-recognized innovations are highly valued.
• Experience with data science approaches and data visualisation tools for large-scale problems is a plus
• Experience on C/C++ object-oriented programming, and/or experience in Synthesis or Physical Design Flows, CAD tool development is a plus

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

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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 [e-mail] 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).

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