CPU Physical Design Engineer

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Description For CPU Physical Design Engineer

Qualcomm, a leading technology innovator, is seeking a CPU Physical Design Engineer to join their team in Hyderabad. This role is crucial in developing cutting-edge Snapdragon CPU designs for Mobile, Compute, and IOT markets in sub-10nm processes. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art ASIC design implementation, focusing on Place and Route Implementation, Timing Closure, and Power Analysis.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in high-performance core design and implementation, with expertise in various tools and technologies including FC/Innovus, Primetime/Tempus, and programming languages like Python, Perl/Tcl, and C++. You'll be working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize Performance, Power, and Area (PPA) metrics, contributing to world-class product development.

Qualcomm offers comprehensive benefits including world-class health coverage, financial planning support, wellbeing programs, and continuous learning opportunities. The company fosters an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and professional growth through mentorship programs and tuition reimbursement.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-paced team, working on cutting-edge technology that shapes the future of mobile computing. You'll have the chance to work alongside industry experts, contribute to breakthrough technologies, and grow your career in a supportive environment that values technical excellence and innovation.

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Responsibilities For CPU Physical Design Engineer

  • Participate in ASIC development with focus on Place and Route Implementation, Timing Closure, Low Power, Power Analysis and Physical Verification
  • Create design experiments and conduct PPA comparison analysis
  • Work with RTL design, Synthesis, and other teams to optimize Performance, Power and Area
  • Develop Place & Route recipes for optimal PPA
  • Tabulate metrics results for analysis comparison

Requirements For CPU Physical Design Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of High Performance core Place & Route and ASIC design Implementation experience
  • Experience with FC or Innovus
  • Experience with STA using Primetime and/or Tempus
  • Proficiency in constraint generation and validation
  • Experience in multiple power domain implementation
  • Perl/Tcl, Python, C++ skills
  • Strong problem solving and ASIC development/debugging skills
  • Experience with CPU micro-architecture

Benefits For CPU 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 future preparation programs
  • Emotional/mental strength and resilience support
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Continuous learning and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship programs

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