Company
QT Technologies Ireland Limited
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering
General Summary
As a Qualcomm Physical Design Engineer, you will work in multiple steps of physical implementation and sign‑off for a variety of high‑performance, high‑quality, low‑power world‑class products. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure high standards of performance, power and area, contributing to the successful execution of product development. Qualcomm is actively seeking candidates for physical design engineering positions at our Cork, Ireland location. You will be part of a global team that will drive and execute on all phases of the complete physical implementation for the next generation of premium‑tier Snapdragon SOCs in bleeding‑edge technologies.
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of computer architecture, micro‑architecture, logic design, circuits, and/or physical design to develop and verify high performance and low power CPU designs.
Work on the physical implementation from floorplan to GDS for high‑speed complex designs with aggressive PPA targets for CPU designs.
Take part in the research of innovative methodologies for pushing the PPA limits for future generation CPU in physical design, including the development of new flows and methodologies.
Work with cross‑functional teams on understanding the design in context of physical implementation, timing closure and power optimization.
Demonstrate good understanding of and conduct research on industry trends and innovations in physical design to ensure solutions and deliverables align with best practices.
Perform complex analyses using statistics and data predictions to track benchmarks and identify issues or areas for improvement.
Work across teams to align on important areas of PPA improvement and ensure targets are met; ensure designs are innovative and compatible with highest standards.
Qualifications
7+ years of relevant experience in Physical Design in the area of CPU designs.
Evaluates the design process from conceptualization to productization (i.e., architecture definition, feasibility, pre‑silicon design and verification, and post‑silicon validation) that meets customer and industry standards.
Writes detailed technical documentation (e.g., feature descriptions, architectural descriptions, verification test plans, and implementation details, etc.) for CPU designs.
Very strong knowledge of entire PD flow from netlist to GDS (Floorplanning, Power planning, Placement/CTS/Routing and corresponding optimization steps).
Hands‑on experience and knowledge of tools for physical design implementation in advanced technology nodes (7nm and below).
Good expertise in CLP/FV front end and have thorough understanding.
Expertise in clock tree synthesis (CTS) for high‑speed and low‑power designs.
Excellent understanding of STA and timing closure methodologies, including trade‑offs for congestion, routing and power.
Good understanding of power analysis and power integrity analysis.
Comfortable with Physical Verification and DRC closure.
Expert in automation skills using Perl and TCL and able to develop/support flows related to physical design.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary, fast‑paced engineering environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
Benefits
Salary, stock and performance related bonus
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee stock purchase scheme
Matching pension scheme
Education Assistance
Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well‑being
Bicycle purchase scheme
Employee run clubs, including running, football, chess, badminton and many more
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. Please contact disability‑accomodations@qualcomm.com for reasonable accommodations.
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