CPU STA CAD Engineer

Nutanix; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

RSU grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a CPU STA CAD engineer to architect methodologies and maintain timing closure flows across worldwide CPU physical design teams.

You will work with EDA vendors to drive tool improvements and apply automation to ensure best power, performance and area for our CPUs. Preferred qualifications include strong STA experience on cutting-edge nodes, Python and Tcl scripting, and a mindset toward CI/CD and reusable code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 6+ years of hardware/software/related experience; advanced degrees reduce experience needed.
• Experience with STA on cutting-edge nodes and automation-minded coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and recommend methodology improvements to optimize power, performance and area.
• Maintain, support and debug STA and timing closure (ECO) flows and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with worldwide CPU physical design teams and provide tooling support.
• Work with EDA vendors to define roadmap and resolve tool issues.
• Apply AI techniques to EDA workflows for log analysis and automation.

Skills

Static Timing Analysis

Python

Tcl

Automation mindset

Synthesis/PnR

PPA optimization

EDA tools

CI/CD

Debugging

AI in EDA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

PhD in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

Python

Tcl

CI/CD tooling

EDA tools

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU EngineeringGeneral Summary:NUVIA is now part of Qualcomm. Our mission is to reimagine silicon and create computing platforms that will transform the industry. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and passionate engineers in the world to create designs that push the envelope on performance, energy efficiency and scalability.As CPU STA CAD engineer, you will build and support the world’s best analysis tools and flows. Your tools and flows will ensure our custom CPUs have industry-leading power, performance and area.Roles and ResponsibilitiesArchitect and recommend methodology improvements to ensure our silicon has the best power, performance and areaMaintain, support and debug STA and timing closure (ECO) flows, and resolve project-specific issuesWork closely with worldwide CPU physical design teams, and provide methodology guidance and tools/flows support.Work with EDA vendors to define roadmap and to resolve tool issues.Preferred Qualifications:Industry experience of Static Timing Analysis (STA) on cutting edge technology nodesProgramming/Scripting skills (Python and Tcl in particular) and an automation mindset.Coding with a focus on quality and reusability. Leverage static checking, Test Driven Development, CI/CD, etc to achieve high quality softwareExperienced in generating/optimizing/automating timing ECO closureDetailed understanding of STA concepts (e.g.: LVF/CCS/SSI/NBTI) and how they impact margins/deratesDebugging/Support with project deadlines in mindSynthesis/PnR experience with a focus on PPA optimization.Collaborate with EDA partners to determine/drive optimal and cutting-edge solutionsWeb/Database/Dashboards/Visualization experience a plus.Experience applying AI techniques to EDA workflows, including log analysis, root-cause investigation, metrics mining, knowledge retrieval, and automated generation of scripts, documentation, and test collateral.Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORPhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.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.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :$198,700.00 - $298,100.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. 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