CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer

Qualcomm's mission is to reimagine silicon and create computing platforms that will transform the industry.
$139,000 - $208,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer

Join Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. as a CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer and be part of reimagining silicon and creating transformative computing platforms. In this role, you'll work on defining, developing, and driving CPU timing closure for Oryon CPU Cores, collaborating with microarchitecture and RTL design teams to meet aggressive power, area, and performance goals.

You'll be responsible for STA setup, convergence, reviews, and signoff for multi-mode, multi-voltage domain designs, working with industry-standard tools like PT/Tempus. The position offers opportunities to work on industry-leading technology nodes N2/N3 and collaborate with Qualcomm's central timing technology & methodology team.

The role requires strong expertise in STA timing analysis, AOCV/POCV concepts, and scripting languages (TCL/Perl/Python). You'll be working in a cross-collaborative environment with some of the most talented engineers in the world, creating designs that push the envelope on performance and energy efficiency.

Qualcomm offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $139,000 to $208,000, plus annual bonuses and RSU grants. The company provides comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401k, education support, and mentorship programs. This position offers significant professional growth opportunities while working on cutting-edge technology in a supportive, inclusive culture.

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience), strong technical writing and communication skills, and in-depth knowledge of digital flow design implementation from RTL to GDS.

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Responsibilities For CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer

  • STA setup, convergence, reviews and signoff for multi-mode, multi-voltage domain designs of Oryon CPU Cores
  • Timing analysis, validation and debug across multiple PVT conditions using PT/Tempus
  • Run Primetime and/or Tempus for STA flow optimization and Spice to STA correlation
  • Find out the root cause of timing miscorrelation at different design levels
  • Work on automation scripts within STA/PD tools for methodology development

Requirements For CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years experience
  • Strong expertise in STA timing analysis basics, AOCV/POCV concepts
  • Hands-on experience with STA tools - Prime-time, Tempus
  • Expert in scripting languages – TCL, Perl, Python
  • Knowledge of ASIC back-end design flows and methods and tools
  • Basic knowledge of device physics

Benefits For CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education Budget
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Annual RSU grants
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401k program
  • Education and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship programs

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