Qualcomm's NSP Physical Design Team is seeking a highly experienced Clock Physical Design Engineer to develop and optimize advanced clocking solutions for next-generation designs. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of ASIC/SoC physical design experience, focusing on high-performance clock architecture and implementation. This role involves collaboration across various teams to enhance clock performance, power, and robustness. The engineer will be responsible for driving clock physical design methodology and ensuring successful tapeout of complex designs.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience in ASIC/SoC Physical Design.
• Significant hands-on experience in high-performance clock implementation and timing closure.
• Proven experience taking complex ASIC/SoC designs through physical design convergence and successful tapeout.
• Deep hands-on expertise with advanced clock distribution methodologies.

• Own and drive clock physical design methodology, implementation, optimization, and signoff for complex NSP designs.
• Architect, implement, and optimize advanced clock distribution structures.
• Perform detailed SPICE simulation and transistor-level analysis of critical clock structures.
• Analyze and debug clock-related timing and clock skew issues.
• Drive clock convergence and signoff across multiple modes and operating conditions.
• Collaborate closely with various teams to align clock source assumptions and characteristics.
• Perform detailed clock timing analysis using Synopsys PrimeTime.
• Support clock-related ECO development during timing closure and tapeout convergence.
• Evaluate clock networks for reliability risks and resolve issues before tapeout.
• Develop and enhance clock analysis and implementation automation using scripting languages.

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