Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering
Job Description Summary
As a CPU Physical Design Engineer, you will work with microarchitecture and RTL design team to implement the designs meeting aggressive power, area and performance goals using industry standard tools/flows.
Roles and Responsibilities
Work with CPU microarchitecture team to understand specifications and design trade offs in pipeline and structure sizing.
Perform feasibilities to validate implementability, area, timing and power.
Synthesize the Verilog RTL into gate level designs and perform optimizations.
Perform SynthPlace & Route on the designs using industry standard tools and deliver GDS.
Optimize the design at various stages from RTL to GDS to meet timing, power and area goals.
Validate the designs for functional and electrical robustness.
​Preferred qualifications
MS degree in Electrical Engineering; 10 years of practical experience
Knowledge of CPU microarchitecture.
Experience in deep submicron process technology nodes is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of library cells and optimizations.
Solid understanding industry standard tools for synthesis, place & route and tapeout flows.
Experience with Synthesis, place and route and signoff timing/power analysis.
Knowledge of high performance and low power implementation methods
Knowledge of CPU microarchitecture, logic design and circuits
Physical Requirements
Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.
Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.
Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).
Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.
Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.
Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering
Job Description Summary
As a CPU Physical Design Engineer, you will work with microarchitecture and RTL design team to implement the designs meeting aggressive power, area and performance goals using industry standard tools/flows.
Roles and Responsibilities
Work with CPU microarchitecture team to understand specifications and design trade offs in pipeline and structure sizing.
Perform feasibilities to validate implementability, area, timing and power.
Synthesize the Verilog RTL into gate level designs and perform optimizations.
Perform SynthPlace & Route on the designs using industry standard tools and deliver GDS.
Optimize the design at various stages from RTL to GDS to meet timing, power and area goals.
Validate the designs for functional and electrical robustness.
​Preferred qualifications
MS degree in Electrical Engineering; 10 years of practical experience
Knowledge of CPU microarchitecture.
Experience in deep submicron process technology nodes is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of library cells and optimizations.
Solid understanding industry standard tools for synthesis, place & route and tapeout flows.
Experience with Synthesis, place and route and signoff timing/power analysis.
Knowledge of high performance and low power implementation methods
Knowledge of CPU microarchitecture, logic design and circuits
Physical Requirements
Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.
Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.
Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).
Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.
Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.
Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.
To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.