VLSI IP Characterization Engineer, Senior to Staff

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

In short

Qualcomm seeks a Senior to Staff VLSI IP Characterization Engineer in Hsinchu City, Taiwan, with a strong VLSI background and programming skills. The role involves IP characterization and EDA tool automation, requiring knowledge of CMOS, FinFET logic, digital circuits, and standard cell/memory/IO characterization.

Responsibilities

Join the TECHIP team for IP characterization.
Automate industrial EDA tools.
Perform data analysis and visualization.
Enable large-scale software automation.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of CMOS, FinFET logic, and transistor fundamentals.
Understanding of basic digital circuit design optimization.
Knowledge of Standard cell / Memory/IO circuit and IP characterization background.
Strong logical and problem-solving skills with excellent analytical and debugging abilities.
Strong Software programming skills in Python or Perl on UNIX/Linux platforms.
Highly motivated with excellent team spirit and communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Desired Qualifications

Hands-on experience in industrial EDA tool automation, data analysis and visualization, and large-scale software automation enablement.
Familiarity with industry standard Design kit (DK) views, Liberty formats for foundation IPs (advanced modeling formats CCS, LVF), and statistical variation models.
Familiarity with front-end pre-silicon design flow, RTL design/coding, logic design, Verilog/System Verilog, RTL design verification, System Verilog Assertion (SVA), Design for Test, BIST modeling experience.
Experience in Static Timing Analysis, physical design is a plus.
Experience with spice simulation models, design rules verification procedures (like DRC/LVS/ERC) is a plus.
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available.
Commitment to making the workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.