Mask Layout Designer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Qualcomm is looking for an experienced Mask Layout Designer to join their QCT WAN RFIC design group. The role involves physical design of RF and analog circuits, including floorplan, placement, routing, and verification, with opportunities for leadership and automation scripting.
Responsibilities
- Physical design of RF and analog circuits.
- Detailed custom layout including floorplan, placement, routing, verification, and release of final database for high frequency RF circuits.
- Provide an accurate schedule and plan to meet project milestones.
- Debug complex verification errors.
- Mentor junior layout designers and lead a team to deliver high quality layout.
- Understand hierarchical planning and integration, chip design from top down and bottom up through tapeout.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., SKILL, Python, and Perl) to improve layout efficiency, verification/debug workflows, and data checks.
Requirements
- Associate degree / Certificate with experience and/or education in RF high frequency circuit custom layout at chip, block, and device levels.
- Basic automation scripting (SKILL, Python, and/or Perl) for layout/verification flows.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain.
- Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain.
- High School diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain.
- 2+ years of experience using layout design and verification tools (e.g., cadence, LVS, rmap).
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with at least one to two years of experience in custom layout high frequency RF circuits, at chip, block, and device levels including LNA, mixer, opamp, bias, LDO, VCO, etc.
- Experience with Cadence Virtuoso XL.
- Experience with Siemens Caliber DRC/ERC/LVS verification and debugging tools.
- Automation scripting using SKILL, Python, and Perl (development, debug, and maintenance).
- Practical use of AI-assisted tools (e.g., coding assistants) to accelerate scripting, analysis, and documentation.
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.
Skills
Cadence VirtuosoSKILLPythonPerlLVSDRCERCCaliberRFIC
#RF#Analog#Chip Design#Mask Layout#Verification#Automation
About Qualcomm
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.\n\n
Company
QualcommJob Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$42.80–64.20 / hr
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
San Diego, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Diploma, No Formal Education
Applicants
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