Senior Physical Design Engineer - Custom Silicon Group

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

In short

Qualcomm is looking for a Senior Physical Design Engineer in Bangalore, India, to work on custom silicon. This role involves planning, designing, and optimizing electronic systems, with a focus on physical design from Netlist2GDS to sign-off convergence.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems.
  • Manage complex subsystems and small teams.
  • Execute complete Netlist2GDS flow: Floorplan, place and route (PnR), and sign-off convergence.
  • Perform Static Timing Analysis (STA) and sign-off optimizations.
  • Meet demanding Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) requirements for complex subsystems/System on Chips (SoCs).
  • Implement low power design, including UPF, multi-voltage domains, and power gating.
  • Drive improvements in PPA through automation.
  • Manage and drive a small team for project execution and PPA targets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
  • OR Master's degree and 5+ years of experience.
  • OR PhD and 4+ years of experience.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top-tier institute.
  • 3 years of experience in physical design from product-based companies.
  • 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.
  • Hand on experience in lower technology nodes.
  • Expertise in meeting demanding Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) requirements for complex subsystems/System on Chips (SoCs), place and route, and IP integration.
  • Experience in low power design implementation, including Unified Power Format (UPF), multi-voltage domains, and power gating.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in managing complex subsystems and small teams.
  • Hand on experience in lower technology nodes.
  • Experience working on multiple technology nodes in advanced processes.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
  • 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.

Skills

Circuit DesignAutomationC++UPF
#Hardware Engineering#Physical Design#Custom Silicon
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Bangalore, India

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral

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