EDA CAD Software Engineer — Emulation & Optimization

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a CAD Tools Engineer to develop critical emulation CAD algorithms and related infrastructure. You will work on synthesis, partitioning, place-and-route, and clock optimization for Qualcomm SoCs, collaborating with a Global CAD team.

The role emphasizes mentorship, use of industry-standard tools, and optimization of compute and storage resources, with a strong focus on scalable CAD solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years CAD tool development or related work experience.
• 2+ years C++ software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop emulation CAD tools and algorithms for Qualcomm SoC needs.
• Work with industry-standard tools and infrastructure to address needs.
• Mentor and lead team members on CAD software projects.
• Drive compute and storage optimization across workflows.

Skills

C++ development

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Software design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Master's or PhD in CS/CE

Tools

Git

LSF

JIRA

GCC

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a CAD Tools Engineer to develop critical emulation CAD algorithms and related infrastructure. You will work on synthesis, partitioning, place-and-route, and clock optimization for Qualcomm SoCs, collaborating with a Global CAD team.

The role emphasizes mentorship, use of industry-standard tools, and optimization of compute and storage resources, with a strong focus on scalable CAD solutions.