IP Physicial design engineer (Sr. Lead/Staff)

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited in Bengaluru invites experienced Hardware Engineers to join a world‑class team designing and validating advanced digital/analog/RF/IP blocks for cutting‑edge products. You will own physical design flows, collaborate across Front‑End, CAD, STA teams, and contribute to end‑to‑end IP delivery.

The role requires 6–10 years in Physical Design with hands‑on expertise in floorplanning, CTS, routing, timing analysis in PrimeTime/Tempus, and scripting in Tcl/Python to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 4+ years of hardware experience.
• Master's degree in the same fields with 3+ years of hardware experience.
• PhD in related field with 2+ years of hardware experience.

Responsibilities

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in Physical Design.
• Hands-on experience in floorplanning, power planning, placement, CTS, routing and verification.
• Strong timing closure expertise with PrimeTime/Tempus and STA signoff.
• Deliver IP-level Physical Design end-to-end from netlist to GDS.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve timing, congestion, DRC/LVS, EM/IR issues.
• Collaborate across Front-End, CAD, STA and sign-off teams.
• Proficient Tcl/Python scripting for flow automation and debugging.
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading EDA tools for PD and sign-off.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Scripting in Tcl/Python

Education

Bachelor's in CS/EE

Master's in CS/EE

PhD in CS/EE

Tools

PrimeTime

Tempus

Place-and-Route

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring‑up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting‑edge, world‑class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
• • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Job Description

• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in Physical Design.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in the Physical Design flow, including floorplanning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis (CTS), routing, and physical verification.
• Strong expertise in timing closure using PrimeTime and/or Tempus, with a thorough understanding of setup/hold analysis, OCV/POCV methodologies, clocking architectures, and STA signoff.
• Proven experience working on advanced technology nodes and delivering IP‑level Physical Design solutions, including end‑to‑end ownership from netlist to GDS.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, debug, and resolve timing, congestion, DRC/LVS, EM/IR, and integration‑related challenges.
• Familiarity with Mixed‑Signal and High‑Speed IPs, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Front‑End, CAD, STA, and sign‑off teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple programs within demanding project schedules.
• Strong automation and scripting capabilities; familiarity with AI‑driven methodologies and applications in design flows is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency in Tcl and Python scripting for flow automation, data analysis, and design debug, driving improved efficiency and productivity.
• Hands‑on experience with industry‑leading EDA tools for Physical Design and sign‑off, including place‑and‑route, STA, and physical verification tools.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, coupled with a collaborative, team‑oriented approach to driving cross‑functional execution and closure.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Contact

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.