Mixed-Signal Digital Design Engineer- Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and performance-related bonus

Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension scheme

Education assistance

Relocation support

Life and medical insurance

Subsidised well-being memberships

Bicycle purchase scheme

Employee-run clubs

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking experienced digital design engineers to design high-performance mixed-signal IPs in Cork, Ireland. The role involves architecture, design, and implementation of various digital sections.

Ideal candidates have a Master's degree in electrical engineering, over 5 years of ASIC design experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including performance-related bonuses, education assistance, and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in ASIC digital design, including micro-architecture and RTL design.
• Experience with low-power digital design.
• Ability to contribute strongly within a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, design, and implementation of digital sections of mixed-signal IPs.
• Apply optimization techniques to improve power, performance, and area (PPA).
• Collaborate with design teams to validate and implement designs.

Skills

ASIC digital design

Digital signal processing

Communication skills

Scripting languages (Python, Perl)

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Design Compiler

Fusion Compiler

Modelsim

VCS

SpyGlass

PrimeTime

Job description

Overview

Qualcomm Mixed‑Signal IP (MSIP) Digital Design team is looking for experienced and talented digital design engineers to help design the next generation of high‑performance and low‑power mixed‑signal IPs. The team consists of architects, ASIC designers, protocol experts, digital signal processing engineers, and algorithm designers who are driving the definition and realization of IPs for Qualcomm’s mobile, compute, automotive, and AI products.

Responsibilities

• Architecture, design, and implementation of digital sections of mixed‑signal IPs (SerDes, DDR, PLL, DAC, ADC, sensors, etc.)
• Apply computer architecture, digital signal processing (DSP), and optimization techniques to improve power, performance, and area (PPA) of IPs
• Run full suite of ASIC design tools (lint checking, CDC, DFT, synthesis, FV, STA, etc.) to validate and implement the design
• Collaborate with design verification (DV) team to define test plans, verify the design, and fix bugs
• Collaborate with physical design (PD) team for physical implementation of the design
• Create design specifications and documentation
• Work with testing team for silicon bring‑up and debug

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in ASIC digital design, including micro‑architecture and RTL design
• Experience with front‑end ASIC tools such as Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, Modelsim, VCS, SpyGlass, and PrimeTime
• Excellent communication skills and ability to contribute strongly within a high‑performance team

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in low‑power digital design
• Experience in computer architecture, digital signal processing, and algorithm design
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl)
• Experience with at least one mixed‑signal IP such as SerDes (USB, PCIe, MIPI, UFS), DDR PHY, timing circuits (PLL, DLL, FLL), data converters (DAC, ADC), or sensors

Location

Cork, Ireland – a leading economic engine with a high quality of life and excellent international connectivity.

Benefits

• 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 and many more

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. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application process, please contact our accommodations team for a reasonable accommodation request.