EDA/CAD Software Engineer – Emulation Tools

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

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.'s Global CAD team develops tools, flows, and methodologies for various aspects of VLSI design. This position focuses on developing critical emulation CAD tools used in emulation environments, including synthesis, partitioning, place and route, and clock optimization.

You will work with industry-standard tools, drive compute and storage optimization, and mentor teammates while contributing to infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical emulation CAD algorithms addressing Qualcomm SoC needs (synthesis, partitioning, place & route, clock optimization).
• Work with industry-standard tools to develop infrastructure solutions.
• Drive compute and storage optimization.
• Mentor and lead other team members.

Skills

C++ development

CAD tool development

Linux

Software design principles

Data structures & algorithms

RTL Synthesis

Clock tree optimization

VLSI concepts

Interpersonal skills

Git / LSF / JIRA

GCC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.'s Global CAD team develops tools, flows, and methodologies for various aspects of VLSI design. This position focuses on developing critical emulation CAD tools used in emulation environments, including synthesis, partitioning, place and route, and clock optimization.

You will work with industry-standard tools, drive compute and storage optimization, and mentor teammates while contributing to infrastructure solutions.