Physical Design Engineer, Senior Lead

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

In short

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Lead Physical Design Engineer for their Hardware Engineering group in Hyderabad, India. This role involves planning, designing, and optimizing ASIC designs, with a focus on the Place and Route flow and methodology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in physical design, PNR, CTS, and sign-off checks.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, circuits, digital/analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems.
  • Execute complete PD ownership from netlist to GDS2 including HM level PV, LEC, low-power checks and PDN, STA closure.
  • Implement Voltage Islands and low power methodologies, flows and implementation.
  • Debug Congestion and CTS issues.
  • Understand and implement improving existing methodologies and flows.
  • Effectively communicate the status and issues of respective owned Tasks.
  • Work in a global team environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of the ASIC designs Place and Route flow and methodology.
  • Hands-on experience in executing complete PD ownership from netlist to GDS2 including HM level PV, LEC, low-power checks and PDN, STA closure.
  • Hands-on experience in Voltage Islands and low power methodologies, flows and implementation.
  • Strong background in debugging Congestion and CTS issues.
  • Expertise in PnR tools (Innovus/Fusion compiler) and flow.
  • Familiarity with Sign-off(PV/PDN/STA/FV/CLP/Scan-DRC(tk)) methodology and tools.
  • Proficient in scripting languages (TCL,PERL,PYTHON).
  • 4-10 years of experience in physical design including floorplanning, PNR, CTS and signoff checks.

Desired Qualifications

  • Self-starter and highly motivated.

Benefits

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

Skills

ASIC DesignPlace and RouteGDS2PVLEClow-powerPDNSTAVoltage IslandsCongestionCTSInnovusFusion CompilerSign-offTCLPERLPYTHON
#Hardware Engineering#ASIC#Physical Design#Place and Route#Sign-off
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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Hyderabad, India

Qualification

Bachelor

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