NPU Physical Design Engineer (Lead/Staff/Sr Staff)

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Hardware Engineer to plan, design, verify and test electronic systems including DSP/FPGA and packaging. You will own PNR activities, floorplanning, CTS, and post-route flows, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure signoff readiness across STA and power domains.

The role requires hands-on experience with Unix/Linux, Perl/TCL scripting and a strong problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hardware engineering or related work experience with PNR/ floorplanning.
• Experience with signoff domains: STA, power analysis, PV, FV, LEC/CLP.
• Strong Unix/Linux knowledge and scripting with Perl and TCL.

Responsibilities

• Complete ownership of PNR implementation (Floorplanning, Placement, CTS, post-route).
• Work with signoff tools and perform STA, power analysis, and low power verification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance goals.

Skills

Floorplanning

PNR

STA flows

CTS

Unix/Linux scripting

Perl

TCL

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PNR tools

Signoff tools

Clock Tree Synthesis tools

Job description

Company:Qualcomm India Private LimitedJob Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware EngineeringGeneral 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.ORMaster's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.General SummaryPNR implementation for Qualcomm Hexagon NPUGood hands-on experience on Floorplanning, PNR and STA flowsGood knowledge on Placement/Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), optimization, etcGood understanding on signoff domains– LEC/CLP/PDN knowledge, etcGood knowledge on Unix/Linux – Perl/TCL fundamentals/scriptingPrincipal Duties and responsibilities:Complete ownership on PNR implementation (Floorplanning, Placement, CTS, post_route,etc) on latest nodes.Signoff knowledge is mandatory (STA,Power analysis,FV, low power verification, PV,etc)Quick learner with good analytical and problem solving skillsQualifications:6+ years experience with PNR flow in latest tech nodes (e.g., 4nm/5nm/7nm/10nmApplicants : 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 [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. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .