Senior Timing Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & stock bonus

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Pension matching

Education assistance

Relocation support

Job summary

QT Technologies Ireland Limited in Cork, Ireland, is seeking an experienced ASIC engineer to define, model, and design IP/SoC blocks for high-performance products. You will verify, validate, and document ASIC development and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet system requirements.

The role emphasizes timing closure, library characterization, and flow automation using Python, TCL, and Spice sign-off tools. A strong background in analog/digital design is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s or higher in science/engineering with relevant ASIC experience.
• Master’s or PhD preferred with 1–3+ years of related work in ASIC design/verification.

Responsibilities

• Define, model, and design IP/SoC blocks (digital/analog).
• Verify, validate, and document ASIC development.
• Collaborate with software/hardware teams to meet system requirements.

Skills

Timing sign-off

Python scripting

Spice extraction

P&R/STA

Automation flows

Education

Master's degree in EEE / Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in EEE / Computer Engineering / CS

PhD in related field

Tools

RTL to GDS Flow

Virtuoso

Job description

Company

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary

About The Role

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 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.

What are we looking for?

• Extensive work experience in timing related activities and responsibilities such as library, LVF, AOCV/POCV/SOCV …etc
• Experience in CAD tools including correlation between different timing sign‑off tools vs. Spice simulation across different metrics such as timing, noise, monte‑carlo, etc
• Deep understanding of library characterisation process and flow with hands on experience on standard cell library characterisation
• Strong ability in automating and developing new flows to improve overall productivity of the team using Python, Perl, TCL, Bash … etc
• Working knowledge of Spice extraction, modelling and aging reliability model for latest technology nodes
• Proven knowledge of latest technologies nodes and practices in physical design including Place and Routs (P&R) and Static timing analysis (STA) sign‑of
• Be willing to learn and involve in developing and validating new methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 3+ 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.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Applies 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 architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and/or system simulations based on system‑level requirements.
• Collaborates across teams (e.g., software architecture, hardware architecture) to develop and execute an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs.
• Evaluates all aspects of 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.
• Utilises tools/applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable architecture and design of an individual block/SoC or IC Package.
• Writes detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.

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.

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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.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications…

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