Staff CAD Engineer — AI-Driven VLSI Optimization Leader

Qualcomm

Ireland

On-site

EUR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

QT Technologies Ireland Limited is seeking a technical leader to drive the development of CAD technologies and automation for advanced semiconductor design. You will work across hardware, software, and algorithmic research to deliver scalable solutions using AI, constraint programming, and mathematical optimization.

The role emphasizes mentoring, architectural decisions, and cross-team collaboration to improve throughput and design quality in a global context.

Qualifications

Deep expertise in automated reasoning, AI optimization, and constraint solving.
Strong background in graph theory and combinatorial optimization.
Experience architecting scalable software systems with best practices.
Leadership in cross-functional software initiatives across distributed teams.
Proficiency in Python with ability to mentor engineers and drive modern practices.

Responsibilities

Lead development of CAD technologies, design methodologies, and automation.
Architect advanced automated reasoning frameworks for VLSI design challenges.
Drive adoption of innovative methodologies to improve productivity and quality.
Mentor engineers and guide roadmaps across teams globally.
Collaborate across hardware, software, and research domains to translate concepts into production systems.