Mask Layout Designer, Staff - Cork, Ireland

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonus program

Pension plan

Education assistance

Relocation support

Insurance and wellness

Job summary

QT Technologies Ireland Limited is seeking an experienced layout designer to develop block to macro level layouts and floorplans that meet project requirements and design schematics. You will apply design rules, verify with Cadence tools, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.

The role demands strong understanding of electronics principles, ability to troubleshoot, and adaptability to changing project needs.

Qualifications

• Reads project requirements and translates to block/macro layouts.
• Uses layout techniques and electronic principles to meet specs.
• Performs analyses and sign-off to identify and fix design issues.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets requirements and schematics for block to macro designs.
• Builds layouts/floorplans based on guidelines and design rules.
• Tests and validates designs with Cadence, LVS, and rmap.
• Troubleshoots moderately complex issues and offers process improvements.
• Collaborates with engineers and stakeholders to align on needs.

Skills

Block/macro layout design

Layout verification

Interfacing with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS

Associate's degree in CS/EE

High School diploma with equivalent experience

Tools

Cadence

LVS

rmap

Job description

Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Mask Layout Design

General Summary:

About the position

Develops block, macro, or chip level layouts and floorplans according to project requirements, specifications, and design schematics. Applies understanding of design manuals, established processes, layout elements, and basic electronic principles to create accurate designs that meet project needs. Conducts analyses, tests, and verifies designs using different tools and techniques to identify and troubleshoot issues, and stays abreast of new verification methods. Works with multiple internal and external stakeholders to align on projects, provide updates, and resolve issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in a specific relevant technology (e.g., FINFET, CMOS, GATE ARRAY).
• 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design).
• 1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
• 1+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads and interprets moderately complex project requirements, specifications, and schematics to understand block-level to macro-level design needs.
• Independently builds block level to macro level layouts and floorplans based on understanding of layout techniques, design elements, and electronic principles (e.g., currents, resistance, parasitic).
• Adheres to established guidelines, processes, design rule manuals, and checklists to ensure designs are high-quality, accurate, and meet standards.
• Tests and validates block level or macro level designs against specifications using layout and verification tools (e.g., Cadence, LVS, rmap) to identify and resolve errors.
• Gathers information and conducts analyses and sign-off to identify where an issue has occurred; troubleshoots and debugs moderately complex technical issues.
• Identifies and recommends ways to improve or automate processes and practices in order to increase efficiency of one's work.
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of industry trends and developments related to mask layout tools and techniques; applies best practices to create and improve builds.
• Adapts to significant changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
• Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables; helps team members do the same.
• Collaborates with engineers, team members, and other stakeholders to align on needs, share status updates, and troubleshoot issues.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works under some supervision.
• Provides some supervision/guidance to other members; does not have direct reports.
• Decisions are moderate in nature. Errors are detected and corrected with relatively minor financial impact or effect on projects, operations, or customer relationships. May require involvement beyond immediate work group to correct.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information that may be somewhat complex to others who may have limited knowledge of the subject in question. Role may require basic negotiation and influence, cooperation, tact, and diplomacy, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
• Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.
• Creativity is needed to draft original documents, imagery, or work products within established guidelines.
• Deductive and inductive problem solving is required; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; often information is missing or incomplete; intermediate data analysis/interpretation skills may be required.
• Incumbent's input may be solicited during strategic planning period.

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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 6+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.
• 4+ years of experience using layout design and verification tools (e.g., cadence, LVS, rmap).

*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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