St Staff Engineer, Power Delivery

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 192,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Austin, TX, is seeking a Hardware Engineer specializing in On-Chip PDN Architecture to define, develop, and optimize power-grid architectures for advanced-node, high-performance SoCs.

You will collaborate with SoC Architecture, Physical Design, IP Design, Package/PI, and technology teams to deliver PDN solutions that meet demanding performance, power, area, reliability, and routing requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with on-chip PDN architecture and power-grid optimization.
• Experience developing or improving PDN extraction, modeling, analysis, and signoff methodologies.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, TCL, or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Own on-chip PDN architecture and power-grid strategy for advanced-node SoCs.
• Drive PDN-aware floorplanning in collaboration with SoC Physical Design and IP teams.
• Define and optimize on-die decoupling-capacitance strategy and PDN connectivity with package interactions.

Skills

PDN optimization

Power integrity analysis

Scripting (Python, TCL)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

PhD in Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering (or related)

Tools

Cadence Voltus

Sigrity PowerSI

Ansys HFSS

Q3D/SiWave

HSpice

ADS

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Packaging EngineeringGeneral Summary:As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer specializing in On-Chip Power Delivery Network (PDN) Architecture , you will define, develop, and optimize power-grid architectures for advanced-node, high-performance SoCs.This role focuses on on-die power delivery and power-grid (PG) architecture , including power-grid topology, rail structure, PDN-aware floorplanning, on-die decoupling, bump connectivity, IR drop, dynamic voltage droop, electromigration (EM), coupling, and advanced power-delivery technologies.You will work closely with SoC Architecture, Physical Design, IP Design, Package/PI, and technology teams to develop scalable PDN solutions that meet demanding performance, power, area (PPA), reliability, and routing requirements across advanced technology nodes.ResponsibilitiesOwn on-chip power delivery network architecture and power-grid strategy for advanced-node, high-performance SoCs.Define and optimize power-grid topology, rail structure, power domains, grid architecture, and power/ground distribution for high-current CPU, NSP, GPU, and other performance-critical IPs.Drive PDN-aware floorplanning in collaboration with SoC Physical Design and IP teams to optimize power delivery while considering PPA, routing resources, timing, and implementation constraints.Define and optimize on-die power-grid connectivity to bump interfaces , including bump allocation and interaction between the on-die PG, package PDN, and decoupling capacitance.Define and optimize the on-die decoupling-capacitance strategy , including decap allocation, placement, and effectiveness across the applicable PDN frequency range.Establish static IR-drop, dynamic voltage-droop, impedance, EM/current-density, and reliability budgets for performance-critical power rails.Perform and drive static IR, dynamic voltage-drop, transient, impedance, EM, and PDN coupling analyses to achieve power-integrity closure.Co-optimize the on-chip power grid with floorplan, timing, PPA, routing resources, bump allocation, and package connectivity , particularly for advanced nodes with increasingly constrained routing resources.Define the on-chip PG roadmap for advanced technology nodes , including evaluation and tradeoff analysis of conventional front-side power grids, backside power delivery , and other emerging power-delivery technologies.Drive PGPOR roadmap and architecture tradeoff analysis , including power-grid architecture, rail structure, implementation options, and advanced PDN solutions.Partner closely with Physical Design, SoC Architecture, IP Design, Package/PI, and technology teams from early architecture and floorplanning through implementation and design closure.Develop scalable PDN extraction, modeling, simulation, signoff, and correlation methodologies to support advanced-node SoC development.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with a focus on power integrity, VLSI, physical design, or semiconductor power delivery .Deep expertise in on-chip power-grid architecture, PDN optimization, and advanced-node power delivery .Experience with Cadence Voltus, Sigrity PowerSI, Ansys HFSS/Q3D/SiWave, HSpice, ADS , or equivalent power-integrity and circuit-simulation tools.Experience developing or improving PDN extraction, modeling, analysis, automation, and signoff methodologies .Knowledge of advanced power-grid technologies, backside power delivery, advanced packaging, and die-to-package power-delivery co-optimization .Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, TCL, or similar languages .Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with SoC Architecture, Physical Design, IP, Package, PI, and technology teams .Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 4+ year of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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