CPU Physical Design CAD Engineer

As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, optimizing, verifying, and testing electronic systems, circuits, mechanical systems, and various other cutting-edge technologies to launch world-class products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and ensure performance requirements are met. **Roles and Responsibilities:** - Develop, integrate, and release new features in the high-performance place-and-route CAD flow - Architect and recommend methodology improvements for optimal power, performance, and area - Maintain, support, and debug implementation flows, resolving project-specific issues - Collaborate with worldwide CPU physical design teams, providing guidance, support, and achieving class-leading PPA - Work with EDA vendors to define roadmap and resolve tool issues **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field with 6+ years of Hardware Engineering experience - Master's degree in relevant field with 5+ years of Hardware Engineering experience - PhD in related field with 4+ years of Hardware Engineering experience **Preferred Qualifications:** - Bachelors/Masters degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science - 8+ years of hands-on experience in place-and-route of high-performance chips - Proficiency in Tcl and Python - Experience with automation and advanced technology nodes - Understanding of digital design, timing analysis, and physical verification - Familiarity with industry-standard place-and-route tools like Cadence Innovus Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accessible processes for individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application/hiring process, contact disability-accommodations@qualcomm.com or Qualcomm's toll-free number. The company expects employees to adhere to all policies and procedures, including security and confidentiality requirements. Staffing agencies are not authorized to submit profiles or resumes. For more information, contact Qualcomm Careers.,