Qualcomm · 2 weeks ago
CPU Physical Design Pathfinding Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$212K/yr - $318K/yr
7+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leader in semiconductor technology, and they are seeking a CPU Physical Design Pathfinding Engineer to lead the development of next-generation CPUs. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to address physical design challenges and optimize power, area, and performance metrics.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RTL, Physical Design, Circuits, CAD) to address critical physical design challenges in CPU implementations
Develop innovative techniques within Physical Design and optimization space to meet stringent PPA targets
Coordinate with CPU Software, Architecture, and RTL teams to understand various CPU use cases and propose impactful PPA optimizations
Engage with external CAD tool vendors and internal CAD teams to identify and enhance optimization issues related to CPU designs
Partner with all block-level implementation teams to analyze, implement, and improve optimization methods relevant to the designs
Partner with Process, SoC and Post-silicon teams to analyze, improve design implementations
Qualification
Required
Experience with Synthesis, place and route and signoff timing/power analysis
Knowledge of high performance and low power implementation techniques
Proficiency in scripting (TCL, Python, Perl)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Preferred
MS degree in Electrical Engineering with 14+ years of practical experience
Preference for experience in deep submicron process technology nodes
Experience in CPU PPA optimization is advantageous
Knowledge of library cells and optimizations
Solid understanding of industry-standard tools for synthesis, place & route, and tapeout flows
Strong data analytical skills to identify and address physical design issues
Experience in pre-post silicon correlation
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
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