CPU Physical Design Engineer - San Diego

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a CPU Physical Design Engineer to join their team in San Diego. As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm is at the forefront of digital transformation, creating solutions that power the connected future. In this role, you'll be working on innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that have critical impact across industries worldwide.

As a CPU Physical Design Engineer, you'll collaborate with microarchitecture and RTL design teams to implement designs that meet aggressive power, area, and performance goals using industry-standard tools and flows. Your responsibilities will include working closely with the CPU microarchitecture team, performing feasibility studies, synthesizing Verilog RTL into gate-level designs, and optimizing designs at various stages from RTL to GDS.

The ideal candidate should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of CPU microarchitecture, experience with deep submicron process technology nodes, and expertise in synthesis, place and route, and signoff timing/power analysis are essential.

Qualcomm offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary ($122,500 - $183,700), annual bonus opportunities, RSU grants, health benefits, 401k, and various wellbeing programs. The company is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive culture where innovative ideas can flourish. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship programs to support your professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to work with leading technology experts and contribute to world-changing innovations in CPU design. The work you'll do at Qualcomm will have global impact, making this an ideal position for someone passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in CPU design and implementation.