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Physical Design Engineer - DSP Team

austin, TX

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Qualcomm lists this Physical Design Engineer - DSP Team opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all with intelligence.

Responsibilities

Update the physical implementation flows for optimum PPA (power, performance, and area)

Drive the development of semi-custom design techniques where appropriate to maximize utilization, performance, and power efficiency

Use and extend/enhance design methodologies to achieve the best PPA through scripting

Work independently with little supervision in collaboration between physical design and logic teams

Use verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels; may require strong negotiation, influence, and communication to large groups or high-level constituents

Have a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to provide input on key decisions)

Complete tasks that do not have defined steps; simultaneous use of multiple mental abilities is generally required to determine the best approach; mistakes may result in significant rework

Exercise substantial creativity to innovate new processes, procedures, or work products within guidelines or to achieve established objectives

Use deductive and inductive problem‑solving; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; advanced data analysis and interpretation skills are required

Use tools/applications (e.g., Fusion Compiler) to execute advanced architecture and design of multiple complex blocks and make suggestions for design protocol

Run advanced power checks on multiple blocks to ensure design specifications are met; make recommendations to leadership when specifications are not met

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

12+ years ASIC Physical design, Synthesis or related work experience

Strong proficiency in P&R, timing analysis, CAD tools (e.g., Synopsys FC/DC, ICC2 or Cadence Genus, Innovus)

Very good understanding of logic optimization to drive high-speed design implementation, clock structures and power optimization

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

15+ years CPU or GPU design or related work experience

10+ years of experience with architecture and design tools

10+ years of experience with scripting tools and programming languages

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience

PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $164,000.00 – $246,000.00. Additional compensation includes an annual discretionary bonus program and the possibility of annual RSU grants.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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Worksite address

austin, TX, 78716, US

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