Fundamental IP Design Kit and Characterization Manager

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

In short

As a Fundamental IP Design Kit and Characterization Manager at Qualcomm in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, you will lead the development, design-kit, modeling, characterization, and delivery of high-performance IP blocks for advanced CMOS/FinFET technology nodes. This role involves extensive collaboration with global teams, automation of characterization flows, and support for SoC teams throughout the design cycle.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development of IP blocks and SoCs, including documentation, modeling (digital and analog), optimization and verifications.
Lead to deliver design-kits including behavioral and timing models for I/Os, memories, and standard cell libraries.
Oversee the development of RTL models in Verilog/SystemVerilog, including creating comprehensive verification plans and validating both behavioral and transistor-level implementations.
Develop and automate characterization flows using scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL).
Drive methodology and flow improvements with internal and external tool vendors.
Support SoC teams throughout the design cycle; debug issues at IP and SoC levels.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, product/program management) to meet system and customer requirements.
Write and review detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.
Supervise and mentor junior engineers; provide guidance and influence key organizational decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Standard cell / Memory/IO circuit knowledge & design-kit & IP characterization background.
6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience (Manager level).
Solid knowledge of CMOS, FinFET logic, transistor fundamentals, and digital circuit design optimization.
Experience in IP characterization, design-kit delivery, and EDA tool automation.
Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, or TCL on UNIX/Linux platforms.
Hands-on experience with Liberty formats (NLDM, CCS, LVF), statistical variation models, and design kit views.
Familiarity with RTL design/coding, logic design, verification, SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA), DFT, BIST modeling.
Experience with static timing analysis (STA), physical design, and spice simulation models.
Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Highly motivated, strong team spirit, and effective communication skills.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
9+ years of relevant experience.
3+ years with architecture/design tools, scripting/programming languages, and design verification methods.
Experience interacting with senior leadership.
Prior experience in analog/mixed-signal simulations and commercial characterization tools.
Ability to work in multi-site project teams and with third-party vendors.
Expertise in large-scale software automation, data analysis, and visualization.
Experience developing automation from scratch for characterization flows and sign-off methodologies.
Silicon reliability modeling and validation with multiple foundries and EDA houses.
Exposure to RTL to GDSII flow and advanced chip design tools (Virtuoso, Synthesis, DFT, Power Analysis).

Benefits

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

Skills

PythonPerlTCLVerilogSystemVerilogLibertySPICE

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