EDA/CAD Software Engineer, Staff

Qualcomm is hiring a Staff EDA/CAD Software Engineer to build emulation CAD algorithms and optimize compute and storage for Qualcomm SoC needs.

Responsibilities

• Use industry-standard tools and technologies to deliver solutions across infrastructure needs
• Develop emulation CAD algorithms for Qualcomm SoC requirements, including:
  • synthesis
  • partitioning
  • place and route
  • clock optimization
• Drive compute and storage optimization
• Mentor and lead other team members

Requirements

• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of ASIC design, FPGA design, verification, or related work experience
• 2+ years of C++ software development, CAD tool development, or related work experience
• 2+ years hands-on experience with Linux
• 2+ years direct hands-on experience with CAD software development, with proven software design principles, practices, and patterns
• Demonstratable knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
• Experience relevant to:
  • RTL Synthesis (System Verilog to Netlist)
  • Clock Tree Optimization
  • exposure to VLSI design concepts
  • logic design
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; ability to work independently and build customer-facing applications
• Experience with Git, LSF, JIRA, GCC, and related technologies
• Education/experience alternatives listed:
  • Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering, or related field with 7+ years related experience
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering (or Master’s/PhD as listed) plus additional ASIC-related experience
  • PhD-level option with 2+ years ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience

Technologies

• C++, Linux, Git, LSF, JIRA, GCC
• System Verilog, RTL Synthesis
• Clock Tree Optimization
• ASIC design, FPGA design, emulation
• place and route, partitioning, clock optimization

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• Highly competitive benefits package

Pay Range

• $145,600.00 - $218,400.00 annually

Qualcomm Technologies Inc’s Global CAD team develops tools, flows, and methodologies for different aspects of VLSI design, including work on critical CAD tools used in emulation.