Physical Design Engineer (Lead/Staff)

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Description For Physical Design Engineer (Lead/Staff)

Qualcomm, a leading technology innovator, is seeking a Physical Design Engineer at the Lead/Staff level to join their team in Bangalore. This role combines hardware engineering expertise with cutting-edge technology development. The position requires 6+ years of experience and deep knowledge of STA timing analysis, ASIC back-end design, and various engineering tools.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, optimizing, and testing electronic systems, while working closely with cross-functional teams. They will drive timing convergence at both Chip-level and Hard-Macro level, requiring expertise in tools like Prime-time and Tempus.

Qualcomm offers a comprehensive benefits package including world-class health coverage, financial planning support, and wellbeing programs. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning with tuition reimbursement and mentorship opportunities. This role presents an excellent opportunity to work with leading engineering experts while contributing to world-changing innovations.

The position demands strong technical skills combined with excellent communication abilities, as collaboration is key in this role. Qualcomm's commitment to innovation and employee development makes this an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers looking to advance their careers in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Physical Design Engineer (Lead/Staff)

  • Plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems
  • Drive timing convergence at Chip-level and Hard-Macro level
  • Run Primetime and/or Tempus for STA flow optimization
  • Work on automation scripts within STA/PD tools
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions
  • Evaluate multiple timing methodologies/tools on different designs

Requirements For Physical Design Engineer (Lead/Staff)

Linux
Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field with 6+ years experience
  • Strong expertise in STA timing analysis, AOCV/POCV concepts, CTS
  • Experience with STA tools - Prime-time, Tempus
  • Knowledge of ASIC back-end design flows and tools (ICC2, Innovus)
  • Proficient in scripting languages – TCL, Perl, Awk
  • Knowledge of Spice simulation Hspice/FineSim
  • Good Technical writing and Communication skills

Benefits For Physical Design Engineer (Lead/Staff)

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

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