Lead Physical Design Engineer

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Description For Lead Physical Design Engineer

Qualcomm, a global leader in technology innovation, is seeking a Lead Physical Design Engineer to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge semiconductor technology at one of the world's most innovative companies. The position involves leading physical design implementation for advanced technology nodes, requiring expertise in PNR (Place and Route) implementation, floorplanning, and various signoff domains.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hardware engineering, particularly in physical design for modern semiconductor processes. You'll be responsible for complete ownership of PNR implementation, including floorplanning, placement, Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), and post-route optimization. The role requires strong technical knowledge in signoff domains such as STA, power analysis, and low power verification.

At Qualcomm, you'll work alongside leading engineering and technology experts, contributing to world-changing innovations and breakthrough technologies. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including world-class health coverage, financial planning support, and continuous learning opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals looking to advance their careers in semiconductor design while working on projects that impact global technology advancement.

The position offers significant growth potential and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. You'll be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor design, contributing to next-generation mobile and wireless technologies that shape the future of global connectivity.

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Responsibilities For Lead Physical Design Engineer

  • Complete ownership on PNR implementation (Floorplanning, Placement, CTS, post_route,etc) on latest nodes
  • Signoff knowledge is mandatory (STA,Power analysis,FV, low power verification, PV,etc)
  • PNR implementation for Qualcomm SoC's

Requirements For Lead Physical Design Engineer

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  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years experience
  • 5+ years Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience
  • 5+ years experience with PNR flow in latest tech nodes (4nm/5nm/7nm/10nm)
  • Good hands-on experience on Floorplanning, PNR and STA flows
  • Good knowledge on Placement/Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), optimization
  • Good understanding on signoff domains– LEC/CLP/PDN knowledge
  • Good knowledge on Unix/Linux – Perl/TCL fundamentals/scripting

Benefits For Lead Physical Design Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • World-class health coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Financial planning and security programs
  • Emotional/mental health support
  • Wellbeing programs and resources
  • Continuous learning and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship opportunities

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