EDA/CAD SW Engineer

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

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a CAD tools engineer to develop emulation-focused algorithms and support infrastructure needs for its advanced SoC projects.

The role involves working with industry-standard tools, improving synthesis, placement, routing, and clock optimization while optimizing compute and storage resources. You will collaborate with a talented team, contribute to CAD software development, and mentor colleagues, leveraging experience in C++, Linux, and design patterns to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years ASIC design, FPGA design, verification, or related work experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with CAD SW development and software design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Develop emulation CAD algorithms addressing Qualcomm SoC needs (synthesis, partitioning, place and 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

Linux

CAD tool development

Data structures & algorithms

Git/JIRA

Education

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

Tools

Git

LSF

JIRA

GCC

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary

Job Description

Qualcomm Technologies Inc's Global CAD team develops tools, flows, and methodologies for different aspects of VLSI design. This position is about developing critical CAD tools used in emulation and includes the following activities:

• Work with industry-standard tools and technologies to develop solutions to a variety of infrastructure needs.
• Develop critical emulation CAD algorithms that address unique Qualcomm SoC needs (synthesis, partitioning, place and route, clock optimization).
• Drive compute and storage optimization.
• Mentor and lead other members of the team

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering
• 2+ years ASIC design, FPGA design, verification, or related work experience.
• 2+ years C++ SW development, CAD tool development, or related work experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Linux
• 2+ years of direct hands-on experience with CAD SW development, Proven ability of software design principles, practices, and patterns
• Demonstratable knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns
• Experience in the areas of RTL Synthesis (System Verilog -> Netlist), Clock Tree Optimization, Exposure to VLSI design concepts, logic design
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to work independently, and create customer-facing applications
• Experience with the following: Git, LSF, JIRA, GCC and other related technologies

Minimum Qualifications

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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).

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.

Policy

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

$101,400.00 - $152,200.00

• We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).
• In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.