Computer Science Senior Engineer for CAD - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm; Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Relocation support

Employee stock plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies Ireland Limited seeks a skilled engineer to develop automated reasoning methods for VLSI design. You will work on CAD tools, flows, and methodologies across 3nm and below nodes, bridging hardware, software, and algorithms with a data-driven mindset.

The role emphasizes constraint programming, SAT, integer programming, and metaheuristics, with strong emphasis on Python and software quality, CI/CD, and collaboration in an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, math or related field.
• Experience in automated reasoning and/or optimization.
• Strong programming in Python and software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated reasoning approaches for VLSI design problems.
• Develop CAD tools, flows, and methodologies for implementation in advanced nodes.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and algorithmic teams and ensure software quality.

Skills

Python programming

Automated reasoning

Combinatorial optimization

Graph theory

Constraint programming

SAT/Integer programming

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Master’s degree or PhD in CS/Math/AI

Tools

Python

C/C++

CAD/EDA tools

Git/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 tools, flows, and methodologies for different aspects of VLSI design. The position requires a solid background on computer science and combinatorial optimization.

You will work to develop CAD tools, flows, methodologies, and internal application for enabling technology and Implementation flows in advanced technologies nodes (3nm and below). This position is on an interdisciplinary team with experience in hardware, software, and algorithmic fields to face large-scale microelectronic modern challenges with a data-driven mindset.

The innovation is a central aspect of this role; being at the intersection of electronic design, data analytics, and automation generates challenging area of research. Thus, we seek candidates with excellent knowledge on constraint reasoning and mathematical optimization methods together with strong practice of software development: collaborative work, versioning, continuous integration and continuous deployment and testing, and software quality.

Your main responsibility is to design and implement automated reasoning approaches to solve highly challenging problems on VLSI design using techniques from artificial intelligence, constraint programming, SAT, integer programming, and metaheuristics.

Experience & Education We Would Love To See

• Deep knowledge on automated reasoning approaches of artificial intelligence and/or operation research
• Deep understanding of graph theory algorithms and data-structures
• Proven ability to design and implement highly optimized constraint reasoning methods
• Proven ability to develop high quality software: versioning, testing, continuous integration and continuous deployment, and documentation
• Excellent computer programming skills in Python are required
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field.
• The ability to collaborate with engineers in an interdisciplinary team to understand the needs from electronic design requirements
• The ability to communicate and engage across a variety of audiences

We Would Also Like To See

• A bachelor’s, master’s degree or PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, or a related field
• Experience with data science approaches and data visualisation tools for large-scale problems is a plus
• Experience on C/C++ object-oriented programming is a plus
• 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 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.

• 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).

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.