CPU Physical Design Engineer - San Diego

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a talented CPU Physical Design Engineer to join their innovative team in San Diego. As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation for a smarter, connected future.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of CPU design, working with microarchitecture and RTL design teams to implement designs that meet aggressive power, area, and performance goals. You'll be responsible for synthesizing Verilog RTL into gate-level designs, performing optimizations, and executing SynthPlace & Route operations using industry-standard tools to deliver GDS.

The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of CPU microarchitecture, experience with deep submicron process technology nodes, and expertise in library cells and optimizations. You'll need to demonstrate solid understanding of industry standard tools for synthesis, place & route, and tapeout flows, along with experience in signoff timing/power analysis.

Qualcomm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plans, annual discretionary bonuses, and RSU grants. The company promotes a collaborative environment where you'll work with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations that have critical impact across industries worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2+ years of experience who wants to contribute to groundbreaking technology development at a company known for pushing the boundaries of innovation. Join Qualcomm to be part of a team that's shaping the future of technology while working on challenging and rewarding projects in CPU design.