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Physical Synthesis Implementation Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/16/2026

Compensation

$98,500 - $147,700 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will play a crucial role in defining, modeling, designing, optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting IP development for high-performance products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective product execution. This position focuses on both digital and analog design aspects while maintaining a commitment to low power and high quality. Your work will contribute to Qualcomm's mission of driving communication and data processing transformation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Bachelor/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • 0-1+ years of Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.
  • Familiarity with EDA tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler, Cadence Genus, or similar.
  • Basic understanding of digital design principles and VLSI concepts.
  • Understanding of scripting languages such as TCL, Perl, or Python.
  • Knowledge of static timing analysis and timing closure techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Perform digital synthesis and static timing analysis for complex digital designs.
  • Collaborate with design, verification, and PD teams to ensure timing closure and design optimization.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of synthesis and STA scripts and methodologies.
  • Analyze and resolve timing issues, working closely with cross-functional teams.
  • Run low power checks and logic equivalency checks.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on timing and synthesis aspects.
  • Document and report synthesis and STA results, highlighting key findings and recommendations.

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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