Physical Design Engineer, Principal

Qualcomm; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced ASIC Engineer to define, model, design (digital/analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP development for high-performance, low-power products.

You will collaborate with software/hardware teams to determine execution paths and delivery milestones. Engagement spans from high-level design through synthesis and layout, with a focus on quality and documentation; leadership expectations include guidance to peers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of ASIC design/verification experience.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of ASIC design/verification experience.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of ASIC design/verification experience.

Responsibilities

• Leverages expert ASIC knowledge to define, model, design (digital/analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP development for high-performance blocks/SoCs.
• Creates architectures, circuit specs, and system simulations based on requirements.
• Collaborates with software/hardware, product management, and program management to meet system and customer needs.
• Acts as an expert resource for design/verification flow from high-level design to place-and-route and timing/power analysis.
• Writes detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects and reviews documentation.

Skills

ASIC design

ASIC verification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD in related field

Tools

Virtuoso

RTL to GDS Flow

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 12+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• 4+ years of experience with architecture and design tools.
• 4+ years of experience with scripting tools and programming languages.
• 4+ years of experience with design verification methods.
• 2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Vice President level and above).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leverages expert ASIC knowledge and experience to define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power products.
• Creates highly advanced architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and/or system simulations based on system-level requirements.
• Collaborates with high-level representatives across functional teams (e.g., software architecture, hardware architecture, product management, program management teams) to develop and execute an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs.
• Serves as an expert resource for all aspects of the process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing and power use, and verification or similarly for custom circuit design/layout flow.
• Utilizes tools/applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable highly advanced architecture and design of multiple complex blocks/SoC or IC Packages; provides technical expertise and support to team members.
• Writes detailed technical documentation for highly complex EDA/IP/ASIC projects; reviews technical documentation for experienced engineers.

Level of Responsibility:

• Provides supervision to direct reports.
• Decision-making is critical in nature and highly impacts program, product, or project success.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey highly complex and/or detailed information. May require strong negotiation and influence with large groups or high-level constituents.
• Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is making or directly making key decisions that will have substantial impact over the organization).
• Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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.

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:

• $180,000.00 - $270,000.00
• The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted.
• Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.
• 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.
• Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.