SoC Design Methodology Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cork seeks a motivated engineer to develop advanced sign methodologies in static timing analysis. Applicants should have expertise in static timing analysis, strong coding skills in Python and TCL, and in-depth knowledge of physical design techniques. This role promotes collaboration with various teams and is required to work onsite five days a week.

Benefits

Salary and stock options

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension scheme

Education Assistance

Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

Subsidised well-being memberships

Bicycle purchase scheme

Employee run clubs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ASIC design or related work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of power analysis and optimization.
• Experience with place and route tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies for IR drop and STA interaction.
• Collaborate with physical design and timing teams.
• Drive methodology optimization for power and performance.

Skills

Static timing analysis expertise

Proficiency in Primetime or Tempus

Strong coding skills in Python

Strong coding skills in TCL

Knowledge of physical design

Understanding of low power design techniques

Strong methodology development background

Analysis and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering

Master's degree in Science, Engineering

PhD in Science, Engineering

Tools

Synopsys Primetime

Tempus

PnR tools

Job description

Company:

Qt Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm’s Design Technology team is seeking a motivated engineer to drive development of advanced sign methodologies in STA. The engineer should be proficient in static timing analysis using the Synopsys Primetime toolset and should have strong coding skills in scripting languages such as Python and TCL. Domain knowledge including place and route tools and concepts, power analysis and optimization, and IR drop analysis and optimization is also helpful. The engineer is expected to propose, develop, and validate new methodologies, engage with vendors, CAD, and design teams, and work collaboratively with worldwide teams.

Please note this role will require 5 days per week onsite in our Cork office.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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Develop and drive analysis and optimization methodologies for interaction of IR drop and STA

Develop physical-aware timing and IR drop ECO solutions

Collaborate closely with physical design and timing teams to drive methodologies to optimize power and minimize hotspots

Work with CAD and tool vendors to develop and validate new flows and methodologies

Work on design power profiling and electromigration analysis

Develop strategies for PDN analysis and signoff for 3DIC, datacenter, and chiplet designs

Required Skills and Experience:

• Expertise in static timing analysis. Hands‑on experience with Primetime or Tempus
• Strong coding skills in languages such as Python, TCL
• In‑depth knowledge of physical design
• Sound conceptual understanding of low power design techniques like voltage/power islands, power gating, clock gating, retention designs, etc.
• Strong methodology development background. Ability to drive solutions by creating and implementing algorithms
• Strong analysis and communication skills

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• MS/PhD degree in Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering and 2+ years of industry experience
• Familiarity with PnR tools, FC, Innovus is a plus
• Good insight in designing flows and software structure

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, color, 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 and 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 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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