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Physical Design Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/3/2026

Compensation

$107,400 - $161,200 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Master's Entry-Level
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, modeling, designing, optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting IP development for high-performance, low-power products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine product execution paths and ensure that system requirements are met. This role requires a strong background in ASIC design and verification, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. You will also be involved in creating architectures and detailed technical documentation for various projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science is preferred.
  • 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Define, model, design, optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP development for high-performance, low-power products.
  • Create architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and system simulations based on system-level requirements.
  • Collaborate across teams to develop and execute an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs.
  • Evaluate all aspects of process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing and power use, and verification.
  • Utilize tools and applications to execute and enable architecture and design of individual blocks or IC packages.
  • Write detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

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