CPU Physical Design CAD Engineer

NUVIA, now an integral part of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., is seeking a talented CPU Physical Design CAD Engineer to join our innovative team. Our mission is to revolutionize silicon design and create computing platforms that will transform the industry. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented and passionate engineers in the world.

As a CPU Physical Design CAD Engineer, you will be at the forefront of building and supporting world-class implementation tools and flows. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring our custom CPUs achieve industry-leading power, performance, and area metrics. The role combines technical depth with collaborative opportunities, as you'll work closely with worldwide CPU physical design teams.

Key responsibilities include developing and integrating new features in our high-performance place-and-route CAD flow, architecting methodology improvements, and maintaining implementation flows. You'll also provide methodology guidance and tools/flows support to design teams while working with EDA vendors to define roadmaps and resolve tool issues.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of hardware engineering experience, with a strong background in place-and-route of high-performance chips. Proficiency in Tcl and Python is essential, along with experience in automation and advanced technology nodes (5nm or lower). Your understanding of digital design, timing analysis, and physical verification will be valuable in this role.

Qualcomm offers an outstanding benefits package including competitive salary ($198,700 - $298,100), annual bonus potential, RSU grants, comprehensive health benefits, and continuous learning opportunities. You'll be part of a company that values innovation, diversity, and work-life balance, with programs supporting professional growth and wellbeing.

Join us in pushing the boundaries of silicon design and be part of a team that's creating the next generation of computing technology. Your work will directly impact the development of cutting-edge CPU designs that power millions of devices worldwide. If you're passionate about technical excellence and want to work with industry leaders in silicon design, this role offers the perfect opportunity to advance your career while making significant contributions to the field.