CPU Server Physical Design Clock Engineer

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

In short

As a Physical Design Clock Engineer at Qualcomm, you will collaborate with microarchitecture, RTL, CAD, and physical design teams to develop cutting-edge clocking solutions for next-generation CPUs. Responsibilities include implementing and validating CPU clocking, driving clock methodology, and optimizing skew and power.

Responsibilities

Work with design teams to understand, implement and validate CPU clocking.
Drive overall clock generation and distribution methodology of CPU.
Work with CAD & block level designers to implement the clocking techniques for optimizing skew and power.
Perform jitter analysis and measurements and provide feedback to block level and top level physical design engineers on key fixes required.

Requirements

Experience in all aspects of construction and analysis of low skew and low power clock generation and distribution.
Experience in clock H-tree, mesh, spines and CTS implementations.
Good understanding of device physics, RC delay and electrical aspects.
Proficiency in SPICE simulation and analysis for circuit design and verification.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ 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 3+ 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 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

MS in Electrical Engineering; 8+ years of practical experience.
Skilled in chip physical design, standard cell optimizations, and clock construction.
Defined clock methodology across various designs.
Preferred experience in deep submicron process technology nodes.
Proficient in PLL specifications, clock skew estimation, and jitter measurements.
Strong communication skills for team collaboration and issue resolution.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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