Lead RF Mask Layout Designer for High-Frequency ICs

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Mask Layout Designer to perform physical design of RF and analog circuits in a fast-paced environment, including floorplanning, placement, routing, verification, and release of the final database for high frequency RF circuits.

The role requires leading a team, mentoring junior designers, and developing automation scripts (Python, Perl, SKILL) to enhance workflows while ensuring security and IP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field with 2+ years of layout design experience.
• Alternative: Associate's degree with 4+ years of layout design experience.
• High School diploma with 6+ years of layout design experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical design of RF and analog circuits including floorplan, placement, routing, verification, and release.
• Lead a team to deliver high-quality layouts meeting design requirements and milestones.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to improve layout efficiency, verification workflows, and data checks.
• Mentor junior layout designers and manage project schedules for timely tapeout.

Skills

RF layout expertise

Automation scripting

Mentoring / leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Associate's degree in related field with 4+ years experience

High School diploma with 6+ years experience

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Siemens Caliber (DRC/ERC/LVS)

SKILL

Python

Perl

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Mask Layout Designer to perform physical design of RF and analog circuits in a fast-paced environment, including floorplanning, placement, routing, verification, and release of the final database for high frequency RF circuits.

The role requires leading a team, mentoring junior designers, and developing automation scripts (Python, Perl, SKILL) to enhance workflows while ensuring security and IP compliance.