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As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field. As a Physical Design Timing Engineer, you will work with microarchitecture, RTL design, CAD, block level and top level physical design teams to run, analyze timing and drive timing closure. Roles and Responsibilities Work with design and DFT teams to understand, implement and validate constraints. Run SOC timing runs at all hierarchies Analyze timing and work with RTL/DFT teams to facilitate logic changes required. Feedback to block level and top level physical design engineers on key fixes required for timing closure. Work with CAD team to implement timing infrastructure. Create ECOs from timing runs to help timing closure. Document and help with timing methodology definition Preferred qualifications MS degree in Electrical Engineering; 10 years of practical experience Experience in timing flows with industry standard tools. Experience in all aspects of timing closure for multi-clock domain designs. Experience in deep submicron process technology nodes is strongly preferred. Experience with STA on large SOC with multi-scenario timing closure. Experience with Timing ECO techniques and implementation. Knowledge of library cells and optimizations. Familiar with circuit modeling, transistor fundamentals and worst case corner selection. Solid understanding industry standard tools for synthesis, place & route and tapeout flows. Good communication skills to work with different teams to accurately describe issues and follow them through for completion. Experience in STA and timing closure of high-performance SOC designs in sub-micron technologies. Knowledge of all aspects of timing including noise, cross-talk and others. Knowledge of basic SoC architecture and HDL languages like Verilog.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. Master's degree in computer science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. STA/Timing CAD Methodology Lead As an STA CAD methodology lead, the role would expect the candidate to lead deployment of new features and or methodologies related to STA and ECO domain Scope of the work would cover (but not limited to) STA flow/methodology development, continuous efficiency improvement, Flow development/Support for ECO convergence with tools in STA and ECO domain (PrimeTime, Tempus, Tweaker, PrimeClosure to name a few) There would be challenges for timing convergence at both block and Top level on cutting edge technology on high performance designs would have to be resolved for ensuring successful design tapeouts on time with high quality. Key requirements: Thorough knowledge of the ASIC design cycle and timing closure flow and methodology. 3 + years of proficiency in timing constraints and timing closure. Expertise in STA tools (any of Primetime, Tempus, Tweaker) and flow. Strong understanding of advanced STA concepts and challenges in advanced nodes Proficiency scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Python). Strong background in PNR and Extraction domain. Experience of constraints development tool (like spyglass) will be added advantage. Leadership qualities to lead (technically) and manage the STA CAD team Qualification: BE/BTech + 2 years of experience, or ME/MTech + 1 years of experience

Qualcomm Chennai is looking for a STA and Synthesis Engineer who is passionate in to work with cross-functional engineering teams. In this position, the engineer will be involved in all stages of the design and development cycles Synthesis, Static Timing Analysis and LEC of SoC/Cores Full chip and block level timing closure, IO budgeting for blocks Logical equivalence check between RTL to Netlist and Netlist to Netlist Knowledge of low-power techniques including clock gating, power gating and MV designs ECO timing flow Proficient in scripting languages (TCL and Perl). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field. Bachelors / Masters degree in electrical or electronics engineering with 3-6 yrs of experience is preferred

Key requirements: Thorough knowledge of the ASIC design cycle and timing closure flow and methodology. 10 + years of proficiency in timing constraints and timing closure. Expertise in STA tools (any of Primetime, Tempus, Tweaker) and flow. Strong understanding of advanced STA concepts and challenges in advanced nodes Proficiency scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Python). Strong background in PNR and Extraction domain. Experience of constraints development tool (like spyglass) will be added advantage. Leadership qualities to lead (technically) and manage the STA CAD team Qualification: BE/BTech + 12 years of experience, or ME/MTech + 10 years of experience Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Qualcomm Chennai is looking for a STA and Synthesis Engineer who is passionate in to work with cross-functional engineering teams. In this position, the engineer will be involved in all stages of the design and development cycles Synthesis, Static Timing Analysis and LEC of SoC/Cores Full chip and block level timing closure, IO budgeting for blocks Logical equivalence check between RTL to Netlist and Netlist to Netlist Knowledge of low-power techniques including clock gating, power gating and MV designs ECO timing flow Proficient in scripting languages (TCL and Perl). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field. Bachelors / Masters degree in electrical or electronics engineering with 3-6 yrs of experience is preferred

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sub-System Hardware Architect specializing in ASIC design for AI to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware design and architecture, with a focus on AI sub-systems. This role involves defining and leading the hardware architecture for ASIC components within the Turing subsystem, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, power, and scalability requirements. Desired Skillset: Proven experience in designing and developing ASIC sub-system hardware components for AI applications. Strong knowledge of ASIC design tools and methodologies. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Expertise in writing detailed hardware specifications and good documentation practices. Knowledge of micro-architecture, RTL coding, and clock controller design. Strong understanding of low power designs and strategies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 8 to 12 years of experience in ASIC design and architecture. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Define sub-system hardware architecture, covering performance, power strategies, etc. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Software, SOC, and Hardware Implementation teams, to define hardware requirements and specifications. Develop and implement ASIC hardware architecture strategies for AI. Conduct power assessment and set power targets as part of the architecture work. Conduct studies to improve performance and identify bottlenecks. Write detailed and precise hardware specifications and maintain thorough documentation. Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for ASIC designs. Perform detailed analysis and optimization of ASIC hardware performance. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Stay updated with the latest advancements in ASIC technology and AI applications. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. Applicants Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [HIDDEN TEXT] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

General Summary: As a global technology leader, Qualcomm is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer specializing in Static Timing Analysis (STA) to join our world-class team. This role focuses on timing convergence for complex SoCs, IP blocks, and advanced technology nodes. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in STA, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across design, physical implementation, and tool development teams. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 4+ years of experience in Hardware Engineering or related fields Required Experience and Skills: 6+ years of hands-on experience in Static Timing Analysis (STA) for large ASIC/SoC designs Strong foundation in STA concepts including: Setup/Hold time analysis, Clock Skew, Latch Transparency Multi-cycle and zero-cycle path handling AOCV/POCV (Advanced/Parametric On-Chip Variation) Crosstalk, Noise Analysis, and Signal Integrity Hands-on experience with industry STA tools: Synopsys PrimeTime , Cadence Tempus Expertise in timing constraint management (SDC), including: Multi-voltage domains Multi-mode timing closure Domain crossings and feedthrough handling Familiar with full ASIC back-end design flows (RTL to GDS): Tools: ICC2 , Innovus , PT , Tempus Experience in SPICE simulations (Hspice/FineSim), Monte Carlo runs, and silicon-to-SPICE correlation Proficiency in scripting languages such as: TCL , Perl , Python , Awk Strong collaboration and communication skills; experience working in cross-functional teams Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Qualcomm Hexagon DSP IPs and their timing behavior Exposure to device physics and process technology enablement Familiarity with digital design flow and EDA automation Experience in timing methodology development and automation within STA/PD flows Previous experience in timing convergence for chip-level and hard macro-level designs Key Responsibilities: Own and drive timing convergence for advanced SoC and IP designs across PVT (Process, Voltage, Temperature) corners Perform STA signoff using industry-standard tools and methodologies Develop, maintain, and optimize timing analysis flows and scripts Work with physical design teams to define and validate constraints, analyze violations, and recommend fixes Support cross-functional teams in constraint development , clock tree synthesis , and timing closure Correlate SPICE simulations with STA results to ensure timing accuracy and model validity Lead timing reviews , debug issues, and document findings and methodologies Contribute to tool evaluations , timing methodology enhancements , and internal flow automation Level of Responsibility: Works independently and takes ownership of key deliverables Provides technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers Influences project direction and STA methodology Communicates complex technical issues effectively to stakeholders

Creating power spec for Qualcomm DSP IPs based on the design spec Power intent development using UPF for DSP IPs based on power spec Power intent validation at RTL level , Gate level (synthesis , PD ) using CLP Fixing power intent based on PA DV feedback for any issue related to power intent Debugging issues related to MV cell insertion during synthesis and modifying UPF accordingly Dynamic and Leakage power projection of DSP IPs during starting of the project Dynamic and Leakage power no. generation using PTPX and tracking the same at different stages of implementation flow Highlighting issues related to dynamic and leakage power mismatch compared to the target and working with Synthesis and PD teams to fix the issues Working with cross function teams (SOC, Sub System etc) for smooth handoff of power intent and Dynamic & leakage power no. at different stages of project execution Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Synthesis, Static Timing Analysis and LEC of SoC/Cores Full chip and block level timing closure, IO budgeting for blocks Logical equivalence check between RTL to Netlist and Netlist to Netlist Knowledge of low-power techniques including clock gating, power gating and MV designs ECO timing flow Proficient in scripting languages (TCL and Perl). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Synthesis, Static Timing Analysis and LEC of SoC/Cores Full chip and block level timing closure, IO budgeting for blocks Logical equivalence check between RTL to Netlist and Netlist to Netlist Knowledge of low-power techniques including clock gating, power gating and MV designs ECO timing flow Proficient in scripting languages (TCL and Perl). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

General Summary: Qualcomm is a global leader driving next-generation innovations in technology, pushing boundaries to enable smarter, connected experiences. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer in the DDR Physical Design (PD) team, you will be involved in planning, designing, optimizing, verifying, and testing advanced electronic systems including circuits, mechanical, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, test systems, FPGA, and DSP systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet stringent performance and timing requirements for cutting-edge products. Positions & Experience Levels: Senior Lead: 6 to 8 years of experience (2 openings) Staff Engineer: 8 to 10 years of experience (1 opening) Senior Staff Engineer: 10 to 12 years of experience (1 opening) Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field + 6+ years experience OR Master's degree + 5+ years experience OR PhD + 4+ years experience in Hardware Engineering or related field Key Technical Skills & Responsibilities: Static Timing Analysis (STA): Strong fundamentals in STA timing analysis, including AOCV/POCV concepts, CTS, timing constraints, latch transparency, 0-cycle and multi-cycle path handling Hands-on experience with STA tools like PrimeTime and Tempus Driving timing convergence at both Chip-level and Hard-Macro level STA setup, convergence, review, and sign-off for multi-mode, multi-voltage domain designs (including Qualcomm Hexagon DSP IPs) Signal Integrity and Parasitics: Deep understanding of cross-talk noise, signal integrity, layout parasitic extraction, and feed-through handling ASIC Back-end Design: Knowledge of back-end flows and tools such as ICC2, Innovus Experience with circuit simulations using Hspice, FineSim, and Monte Carlo methods Correlation between silicon and spice simulation models Scripting and Automation: Proficient in scripting languages: TCL, Perl, Awk Experience with automation scripting for STA and physical design tools Familiarity with design automation flows from RTL to GDS (using tools like ICC, Innovus, PrimeTime, Tempus) Process Technology: Basic device physical knowledge Familiarity with process technology enablement and related simulations Soft Skills: Strong technical writing and communication skills Willingness to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and global environment

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field. We are looking for bright ASIC design engineers with excellent analytical and technical skills. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast paced team responsible for delivering Snapdragon CPU design, flows for high performance SoCs in sub-10nm process for Mobile, Compute and IOT market space. Job Responsibilities: Participate on a project involved in the development of ASICs, with emphasis in Place and Route Implementation, Timing Closure, Low Power, Power Analysis and Physical Verification. Create design of experiments and do detailed PPA comparison analysis to improve quality of results, tuning recipes and setting course for the projects going forward Work closely with RTL design, Synthesis, low power, Thermal, Power analysis and Power estimation teams to optimize Performance, Power and Area(PPA) Tabulate metrics results for analysis comparison Develop Place & Route recipes for optimal PPA Minimum Qualifications 2+ years of High Performance core Place & Route and ASIC design Implementation work experience Preferred Qualifications Minimum 3+ years of experience in PD Extensive experience in Place & Route with FC or Innovus is an absolute must Complete ASIC flow with low power, performance and area optimization techniques Experience with STA using Primetime and/or Tempus is required Proficient in constraint generation and validation Experience of multiple power domain implementation with complex UPF/CPF definition required Formal verification experience (Formality/Conformal) Perl/Tcl, Python, C++ skills are needed Strong problem solving and ASIC development/debugging skills Experience with CPU micro-architecture and their critical path Low power implementation techniques experience High speed CPU implementation Clock Tree Implementation Techniques for High Speed Design Implementation are required Exposure to Constraint management tool and Verilog coding experience

General Summary: Qualcomm Chennai is looking for a STA and Synthesis Engineer who is passionate in to work with cross-functional engineering teams. In this position, the engineer will be involved in all stages of the design and development cycles Synthesis, Static Timing Analysis and LEC of SoC/Cores Full chip and block level timing closure, IO budgeting for blocks Logical equivalence check between RTL to Netlist and Netlist to Netlist Knowledge of low-power techniques including clock gating, power gating and MV designs ECO timing flow Proficient in scripting languages (TCL and Perl). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field. 1-5 yrs of experience

Physical Implementation activities for Sub systems which includes Floor-planning, Place and Route, CTS, Formal verification, Physical Verification (DRC/LVS), PDN, Timing Closure and power optimization. Should have good exposure to PD implementation of PPA critical Cores and making right PPA trade-off decisions.Strong expertise in timing convergence of high frequency data-path intensive Cores and advanced STA concepts Well versed with the Block level PnR convergence with Synopsys ICC2/ Cadence Innovus and timing convergence in PTSI/Tempus in latest technology nodes Good understanding of clocking architecture. Should be able work in close collaboration with design, DFT and PNR teams and resolve issues wrt constraints validation, verification, STA, Physical design, etc. Well versed with Tcl /Perl Scripting Experience of working as part of a larger team and working towards project milestones and deadlines; Handle technical deliverables with a small team of engineers. Strong problem-solving skills and good communication skills. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. Bachelor's/ Masters degree in Electrical /Electronic Engineering from reputed institution 2-10 years of experience in Physical Design/Implementation

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field. We are looking for bright ASIC design engineers with excellent analytical and technical skills. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast paced team responsible for delivering Snapdragon CPU design, flows for high performance SoCs in sub-10nm process for Mobile, Compute and IOT market space. Job Responsibilities: Participate on a project involved in the development of ASICs, with emphasis in Place and Route Implementation, Timing Closure, Low Power, Power Analysis and Physical Verification. Create design of experiments and do detailed PPA comparison analysis to improve quality of results, tuning recipes and setting course for the projects going forward Work closely with RTL design, Synthesis, low power, Thermal, Power analysis and Power estimation teams to optimize Performance, Power and Area(PPA) Tabulate metrics results for analysis comparison Develop Place & Route recipes for optimal PPA Minimum Qualifications 2+ years of High Performance core Place & Route and ASIC design Implementation work experience Preferred Qualifications Minimum 3+ years of experience in PD Extensive experience in Place & Route with FC or Innovus is an absolute must Complete ASIC flow with low power, performance and area optimization techniques Experience with STA using Primetime and/or Tempus is required Proficient in constraint generation and validation Experience of multiple power domain implementation with complex UPF/CPF definition required Formal verification experience (Formality/Conformal) Perl/Tcl, Python, C++ skills are needed Strong problem solving and ASIC development/debugging skills Experience with CPU micro-architecture and their critical path Low power implementation techniques experience High speed CPU implementation Clock Tree Implementation Techniques for High Speed Design Implementation are required Exposure to Constraint management tool and Verilog coding experience

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Experience in Logic design /micro-architecture / RTL coding Must have hands on experience with SoC design, synthesis and timing analysis for complex SoCs. Experience in Verilog/System-Verilog is a must. knowledge of AMBA protocols - AXI, AHB, APB, SoC clocking/reset/debug architecture and peripherals like USB, PCIE and SDCC. Work closely with the SoC DFT, Physical Design and STA teams Hands on experience in Low power SoC design is required Hands on experience in Multi Clock designs, Asynchronous interface is a must. Experience in using the tools in ASIC development such as DesignCompiler, Genus, FusionCompiler and Primetime is required. Understanding of constraint development and timing closure is a plus. Experience in Synthesis / Understanding of timing concepts

General Summary NUVIA, now a part of Qualcomm, is on a mission to reimagine silicon and develop computing platforms that redefine industry standards. We're building custom CPUs that lead the industry in power, performance, and scalability. As a CPU Physical Design CAD Engineer , you will be instrumental in developing and supporting advanced implementation tools and flows that ensure our silicon achieves best-in-class Power, Performance, and Area (PPA). This is a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented engineers in the world, driving cutting-edge innovations in physical design and EDA tooling. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field and 6+ years of hardware engineering experience OR Master's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience OR PhD in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience Roles and Responsibilities Develop, integrate, and release new features in high-performance place-and-route CAD flows Architect and recommend methodology improvements to optimize power, performance, and area Maintain and debug implementation flows , resolving project-specific issues Collaborate with global CPU physical design teams, offering methodology guidance and tools/flow support Partner with EDA vendors to define roadmaps and resolve tool issues Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science 10+ years of hands-on experience in place-and-route for high-performance chips, either in CAD or design roles High proficiency in Tcl and Python scripting Experience in automation of CAD and physical design tasks Familiarity with a broad range of Physical Design tasks , including place-and-route, timing analysis, and physical design verification (PDV) Experience working with advanced technology nodes (e.g., 5nm and below) Strong understanding of digital design, timing analysis, and physical verification Proficient with industry-standard tools such as Cadence Innovus Demonstrated success in managing and regressing place-and-route flows

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled EM/IR Methodology Engineer to join our team. The role involves developing and maintaining methodologies for Electromigration (EM) and Voltage Drop (IR) analysis to ensure robust and reliable designs in advanced semiconductor technologies. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize power delivery networks and ensure design compliance with EM/IR standards. Key Responsibilities: Develop, validate, and optimize methodologies for Electromigration (EM) and Voltage Drop (IR) analysis for advanced semiconductor designs. Collaborate with design, CAD, and physical implementation teams to optimize power delivery networks. Enhance and automate workflows to improve PDN analysis efficiency. Partner with EDA tool vendors to enhance and customize EM/IR analysis tools. Support design teams in EM/IR verification and sign-off. Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in EM/IR analysis or physical design methodology. Strong understanding of Electromigration (EM) and Voltage Drop (IR) concepts and their impact on circuit reliability. Hands-on experience with EM/IR analysis tools such as Voltus , RedHawk , Totem , or equivalent. Preferable if worked on 2.5D/3D-IC , CoWoS technologies. Exposure to AI/ML concepts will be bonus. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python , Perl , or Tcl to automate workflows. Good understanding of STA concepts. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field. Job Description: As a digital ASIC R&D Engineer, you will play a vital role in addressing challenges with Performance, Power, and Area (PPA) scaling tradeoffs to qualify technology entitlement of advance process nodes. You will be responsible for research and develop methods to improve efficiency of digital ASIC design flow and chip quality/yield. The job scope includes design automation, post-silicon yield debug and data mining. Required Skills Coding with Python, Perl, TCL and/or C Strong fundamentals in digital design Working knowledge of digital VLSI implementation (netlist to GDS) with expertise in STA Expected Experience: 1 4 years of relevant industry experience Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [HIDDEN TEXT] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

We are seeking an experienced ASIC Physical Designer to join our team in Hyderabad. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing complex ASICs, ensuring timely and efficient physical design closure.

Principal STA / Synthesis Engineer Hyderabad Founded by highly respected Silicon Valley veterans - with its design centers established in Santa Clara, California. / Hyderabad/ Bangalore A US based well-funded product-based startup looking for Highly talented Engineers for the following roles. Constraint development Constraint management Constraint validation Chip top level synthesis, sta and Timing Closure. RTL2GDS flow. Ability to handle synthesis,sta, lec, upf flow methodologies. TCL/perl/python scripting. Candidate with 12-17 yrs exp in Synthesis / STA role Experience in handling complex data path-oriented multi-million gate synthesis Working Knowledge of Physical synthesis using tools like Genus, Design Compiler Experience in debugging for multi-clock domains hierarchical/flat timing analysis. Hands-on experience in LEC along with strong debugging skills for resolving issues/aborts. Netlist and constraint sign in checks and validation. Prime time constraint development at full chip level and clean up. Multimode multi corner timing knowledge and timing closure at block/top level using tools like DMSA Excellent debugging skills in timing convergence issues and ability to come up with creative solutions . Technical leadership and ability to mentor and make the team deliver. Contact: Uday Mulya Technologies muday_bhaskar@yahoo.com "Mining The Knowledge Community"

Job Title: Lead RTL to GDS Engineer Block/Sub-System Level Company: Wafer Space an ACL Digital Group Location: Bangalore, India Experience: 7+ - 20+ Years Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Compensation: Best in Industry Overview: Wafer Space, part of ACL Digital , is actively hiring a Lead RTL to GDS Engineer with deep expertise in block/subsystem-level physical design and signoff for advanced SoC designs (7nm and below). The role involves leading full RTL to GDSII implementation, owning delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across functions. We’re looking for professionals who are passionate about driving execution quality, solving complex physical design challenges, and making impactful contributions in high-performance silicon projects. Key Skills & Responsibilities: Technical Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end RTL to GDSII implementation at block/subsystem level. Perform synthesis, floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and optimization for PPA. Full signoff closure experience including: Static Timing Analysis (STA) Physical Verification (DRC/LVS using Calibre) IR drop, Electromigration (EM), Crosstalk Drive low power design closure using UPF/CPF flows . Debug and resolve complex design and convergence issues. Collaborate with RTL, DFT, verification, and packaging teams for integration and handoff. Guide flow/methodology improvements and automation scripting (TCL, Python, Perl). Leadership Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Conduct design reviews and drive quality across the team. Interact with program managers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery. Key Skills: RTL to GDSII implementation Block & Subsystem level design STA (PrimeTime/Tempus) Synthesis (Design Compiler/Fusion Compiler) Place & Route (ICC2, Innovus) Calibre DRC/LVS RedHawk / Voltus (IR/EM analysis) Low power design (UPF/CPF) Scripting (TCL, Python, Perl) Tape-out experience at advanced nodes (7nm, 5nm, 3nm) Team leadership & technical mentoring Preferred Experience: Experience with TSMC, Samsung, Intel process nodes. Hands-on tape-out experience at FinFET nodes (5nm and below). Background in SoC integration and hierarchical design. Why Join Wafer Space – an ACL Digital Group? Work on cutting-edge SoC designs and the latest technology nodes. Be part of a highly technical and collaborative team. Best-in-industry compensation and growth opportunities. Lead from the front and make a real impact in semiconductor innovation. If this opportunity isn’t for you, please share or refer someone in your network who would be a great fit. Referrals are highly appreciated! (prabhu.p@acldigital.com)

Role Purpose The purpose of this role is to perform the development of VLSI system by defining the various functionalities, architecture, layout and implementation for a client Do 1. Conduct verification of the module/ IP functionality and provide customer support a. Understand the architecture of the module or the IP and create verification environment and the development plan as per Universal Verification Methodology b. Create test bench development and test case coding of the one or multiple module c. Write the codes or check the code as required d. Execute the test cases and debug the test cases if required e. Conduct functional coverage analysis and document the test cases including failures and debugging procedures on SharePoint/ JIRA or any other platform as directed f. Test the entire IP functionality under regression testing and complete the documentation to publish to client g. Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems on time & with minimum latency and maximum efficiency h. Write scripts for the IP i. Comply with project plans and industry standards 2. Ensure reporting & documentation for the client a. Ensure weekly, monthly status reports for the clients as per requirements b. Maintain documents and create a repository of all design changes, recommendations etc c. Maintain time-sheets for the clients d. Providing written knowledge transfer/ history of the project Deliver No. Performance Parameter Measure 1. Verification Timeliness Quality of Code/ Number of defects Customer responsiveness Project documentation (scripts, test cases etc) 2. Self-development Skill test for next level clearance on Trend Nxt Mandatory Skills: VLSI Physical Design Planning. Experience3-5 Years.

Role Purpose The purpose of this role is to perform the development of VLSI system by defining the various functionalities, architecture, layout and implementation for a client Do 1. Conduct verification of the module/ IP functionality and provide customer support a. Understand the architecture of the module or the IP and create verification environment and the development plan as per Universal Verification Methodology b. Create test bench development and test case coding of the one or multiple module c. Write the codes or check the code as required d. Execute the test cases and debug the test cases if required e. Conduct functional coverage analysis and document the test cases including failures and debugging procedures on SharePoint/ JIRA or any other platform as directed f. Test the entire IP functionality under regression testing and complete the documentation to publish to client g. Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems on time & with minimum latency and maximum efficiency h. Write scripts for the IP i. Comply with project plans and industry standards 2. Ensure reporting & documentation for the client a. Ensure weekly, monthly status reports for the clients as per requirements b. Maintain documents and create a repository of all design changes, recommendations etc c. Maintain time-sheets for the clients d. Providing written knowledge transfer/ history of the project Deliver No. Performance Parameter Measure 1. Verification Timeliness Quality of Code/ Number of defects Customer responsiveness Project documentation (scripts, test cases etc) 2. Self-development Skill test for next level clearance on Trend Nxt Mandatory Skills: VLSI Physical Design Planning. Experience3-5 Years.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary: Job Overview In this highly cross functional role, you will be part of the Global Design Enablement team responsible for the physical verification aspects of PDK development. You will conceptualize, develop, maintain and improve the Physical Verification flows. The role requires you to work on flow and rule deck development for various technology nodes utilizing the state of the art tools. You will be collaborating with the Custom Digital/Analog/Mixed Signal/RF, Physical design (PD) and Chip integration teams to understand their requirements and challenges and enabling flows to meets their needs. This role requires a thorough understanding of Design Rule Checks (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) and Layout and Programmable ERC, implementing the rules from scratch and/or modify the existing ones . Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. Minimum Qualification Minimum 5 years experience in a hands-on PDK role Expertise in Calibre/ICV runset coding for DRC/LVS/ERC/PERC/ESD/Latch-up/Antenna". As a member of the Physical Verification CAD team, you will maintain and improve all aspects of physical verification flow and methodology Code custom checks such as Layout/Programmable ERCs, addition of custom devices in LVS, implementation of custom design rules(DRCs), etc to meet the needs of the design teams You will need to have a deep understanding of design rule checks (DRC) and layout versus schematic (LVS) runsets, writing from scratch and/or modify existing ones. Proficiency in integration and tech setup of Calibre LVS with StarRC/QRC and other Extraction tools Support the design teams with solving their PV challenges to facilitate the IP release and Chip tapeouts Collaborate with tool vendor and foundries for tools and flow improvements Knowledge of deep sub-micron FINFET, Planar, SOI and PMIC process technologies and mask layout design Proficiency in one or more of the programming/scripting languages- , Python, Unix, Perl, and TCL. Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Applicants Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.