Senior Physical Design Engineer - DSP Team

Leading technology innovator that pushes boundaries to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation.
$115,600 - $173,400
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
2+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Physical Design Engineer - DSP Team

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Physical Design Engineer to join their DSP Team in Austin. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at a leading innovator in the semiconductor industry. The position focuses on physical design and implementation of DSP, requiring expertise in synthesis, macro integration, and physical design convergence.

The ideal candidate will lead core level timing ECOs, drive semi-custom design techniques, and optimize power, performance, and area (PPA) through advanced methodologies. With a competitive salary range of $115,600 - $173,400, the role comes with comprehensive benefits including annual bonuses, RSU grants, and extensive health coverage.

Key responsibilities include floorplanning, power grid implementation, and physical design convergence. The position requires strong proficiency in industry-standard CAD tools and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.

This role offers significant growth potential within Qualcomm's innovative environment, where you'll work alongside leading engineering experts. The company provides continuous learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship programs to support professional development.

Join Qualcomm to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible in semiconductor design and contributes to next-generation technologies that transform how the world connects, computes, and communicates.

Last updated 7 minutes ago

Responsibilities For Senior Physical Design Engineer - DSP Team

  • Physical design and implementation of DSP
  • Synthesis, hard macro integration, placement, clock tree synthesis
  • Floorplanning and power grid implementation
  • Update physical implementation flows for optimum PPA
  • Lead core level timing ECOs
  • Drive development of semi-custom design techniques
  • Use and enhance design methodologies through scripting
  • Work independently with little supervision

Requirements For Senior Physical Design Engineer - DSP Team

Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience
  • Strong proficiency in P&R, timing analysis, physical verification, and IR drop analysis CAD tools
  • Experience with Synopsys FC/ICC2/DC/PT/STAR/ICV, Cadence Genus/Innovus/Tempus

Benefits For Senior Physical Design Engineer - DSP Team

Medical Insurance
401k
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Annual RSU grants
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship programs
  • Continuous learning and development programs

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Qualcomm Senior Physical Design Engineer - DSP Team

CPU Physical Design Engineer

Senior CPU Physical Design Engineer role at Qualcomm India, requiring 7+ years of IC design experience, focusing on physical design and timing signoff for high-speed cores.

(Auto)ADT System Level Test Development Engineer, Sr

Senior ADT Engineer position at Qualcomm focusing on system level test development for automotive SOCs, combining hardware and software expertise.

HIL/SIL Testing Engineer Senior (AD-ADAS)

Senior HIL/SIL Testing Engineer position at Qualcomm focusing on ADAS validation and system integration testing for automotive applications.

Physical Design Engineer (Senior/Lead)

Senior/Lead Physical Design Engineer role at Qualcomm Bangalore, focusing on hardware engineering and physical design with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

CPU Formal Verification Engineer

Senior CPU Formal Verification Engineer role at Qualcomm Cambridge, focusing on advanced processor verification and formal methods implementation.