Mask Layout Designer

Qualcomm; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

QUALCOMM Semiconductores y Sistemas Avanzados de Baja California seeks a skilled engineer to develop block level layouts for advanced node analog IP used in smartphones and other wireless devices.

You will verify and revise IP designs, maintain layout databases, and collaborate with cross-geo teams to solve design and PDK challenges while reporting status to engineering leadership. This role demands proactive problem solving and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience designing custom layouts (analog, mixed signal, RF).
• Exposure to CAD tools and layout design workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop block level layouts of advanced node analog IP for smartphones.
• Create, verify, and revise IP designs using analog layout principles.
• Maintain layout database using Design Management software.
• Collaborate with Mask Layout Designers across multiple GEOs.
• Report design status concisely to layout and engineering teams.
• Proactively solve design and PDK issues and communicate solutions.

Skills

Analog layout

Layout verification

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

High School diploma with 4+ years experience

Tools

Cadence VXL

Calibre

Job description

Company

QUALCOMM SEMICONDUCTORES Y SISTEMAS AVANZADOS DE BAJA CALIFORNIA

Job Area

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Mask Layout Design

General Summary

• Develop block level layouts of advanced node custom Mixed-Signal analog IP designs for Smartphones, and other wireless consumer electronic devices.
• Create, verify, and revise IP designs utilizing effective analog layout principals, such as device matching, minimization of parasitic, isolation techniques, and latchup. Proficiency in the use of Cadence VXL and Calibre verification tools.
• Maintain layout database utilizing Design Management software.
• Engage with the engineering design team to understand design concepts, constraints, and milestones. Concisely and accurately report design status to the layout and engineering team; track schedules.
• Proactively and independently solve design and PDK issues; clearly communicate solutions to the layout and engineering team.
• Collaborate with Mask Layout Designers in multi-GEOs, such as San Diego and Raleigh in the U.S., Cork in Ireland, and/or Bangalore in India.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork; work efficiently as part of an international team.
• Continually strive to broaden skillset to serve our design community

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, or related field.

OR

Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 2+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Possess computer and electrical engineering knowledge such as IT/tech support experience and/or CAD tool experience in electrical/mechanical/architecture filed.
• Electrical engineering experience such as board level design, or test/lab engineering support, PCB layout and/or design experience.
• Advance node fabrication knowledge is a plus.

Applicants

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