SoC Physical Design CAD Engineer (Staff/Sr Staff)
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Qualcomm seeks a Staff/Sr Staff Physical Design CAD Engineer in Bangalore to develop and support physical design methodologies, flows, and automation for SoC programs. Responsibilities include building automation with scripting languages, driving methodology improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and EDA vendors for advanced technology nodes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Physical Design flows covering Floorplanning, PnR, CTS, Routing, IR/EM, and Signoff.
- Build automation and infrastructure using Tcl, Python, Perl, and Shell scripting to improve design efficiency and turnaround time.
- Drive methodology improvements for timing, power, area, and design convergence across multiple SoC projects.
- Collaborate with PD, STA, CAD, and EDA vendors to evaluate and deploy new tools and technologies.
- Debug flow, tool, and methodology issues and provide scalable solutions across projects.
- Drive flow validation, regression automation, and deployment across advanced technology nodes.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Physical Design CAD, Methodology, or Design Automation.
- Strong understanding of Physical Design implementation and signoff flows.
- Expertise in Tcl, Python, Perl, and Linux environments.
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools from Cadence and/or Synopsys.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with advanced technology nodes (7nm and below).
- Knowledge of STA, IR/EM, Power Integrity, and Physical Verification flows.
- Exposure to AI/ML-driven design automation and flow optimization.
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
Benefits
- Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
- Commitment to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
- Reasonable accommodations provided to support individuals with disabilities.
- Commitment to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Skills
TclPythonPerlShell scriptingLinuxCadenceSynopsysSTAIR/EMPower IntegrityPhysical VerificationAI/ML
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About Qualcomm
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Company
QualcommJob 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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