Physical Design Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

Qualcomm is looking for a Physical Design Engineer in Bangalore, India, to design and optimize electronic systems. The role requires expertise in Netlist2GDS, STA, PPA requirements, and low power design methodologies.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, circuits, and packaging.
Manage complex subsystems and small teams.
Execute floorplan, place and route (PnR), and sign-off convergence.
Implement low power design, including UPF, multi-voltage domains, and power gating.
Drive improvements in Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) through automation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field with 1+ year of Hardware Engineering experience.
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience in managing complex subsystems and small teams.
Proficiency in complete Netlist2GDS: Floorplan, place and route (PnR), and sign-off convergence, including Static Timing Analysis (STA) and sign-off optimizations.
Hands-on experience in lower technology nodes.

Desired Qualifications

Expertise in meeting demanding Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) requirements for complex subsystems/System on Chips (SoCs), place and route, and IP integration.
Familiarity with ASIC design flows and physical design methodologies.
Strong understanding of circuit design, device physics, and deep sub-micron technology.
Experience working on multiple technology nodes in advanced processes.
Proficiency in automation to drive improvements in PPA.