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CPU Server Physical Design Methodology, Infrastructure and Automation Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$147,900 - $221,900 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Master's Entry-Level
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

As a CPU Physical Design Infrastructure and Automation Engineer at Qualcomm, you will collaborate with implementation and CAD teams to enhance infrastructure and automate processes for next-generation CPUs. This role requires a strong background in synthesis, place and route, and timing/power analysis. You will also leverage scripting skills to develop tools that improve design efficiency. The position emphasizes teamwork and innovation in CPU design methodologies.

Requirements

  • Experience with synthesis, place and route, and signoff timing/power analysis.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as TCL, Python, Perl, CSS, HTML, JS, and CGI.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD in a related field.
  • Understanding of industry-standard tools for synthesis, place & route, STA, and design signoff.
  • Data analytics skills to identify and root cause design bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

  • Work with cross-functional teams to establish design infrastructure and dashboards for multiple CPU designs.
  • Analyze, implement, and improve optimization methods in collaboration with block-level implementation teams.
  • Develop new prediction models and automation for quick timing, power, and area estimation.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

198

FY2026

Approval rate

98.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

59,278

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-22%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+30%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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