As a CPU Physical Design CAD engineer at Qualcomm, you will work with a talented team to develop and support high-performance implementation tools and flows for custom CPUs. Your focus will be on ensuring industry-leading power, performance, and area in silicon designs. This role involves collaboration with worldwide CPU physical design teams and EDA vendors to enhance methodologies and resolve tool issues. You will play a key role in pushing the boundaries of performance and energy efficiency in computing platforms.

• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Computer Science
• Ten+ years of hands-on experience in place-and-route of high-performance chips
• High level of proficiency in Tcl and Python
• Experience with automation and a variety of Physical Design tasks
• Experience with advanced technology nodes (5nm or lower)
• Solid understanding of digital design, timing analysis, and physical verification
• Strong user of industry-standard place-and-route tools such as Cadence Innovus

• Develop, integrate, and release new features in our high-performance place-and-route CAD flow
• Architect and recommend methodology improvements for optimal silicon performance
• Maintain, support, and debug implementation flows while resolving project-specific issues
• Work closely with worldwide CPU physical design teams to provide methodology guidance
• Collaborate with EDA vendors to define roadmap and resolve tool issues

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