Qualcomm

Company:

Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.

Job Summary

This position involves designing and implementing Low-power, High Performance, area-efficient embedded memory (CPUL1/L2, SRAM, register files, etc.) circuits and architectures.

Position will be located in San Diego/San jose, CA and Austin, TX

Responsibilities

Develop memory architectures and circuit implementation techniques.

Schematic entry, simulation of major blocks, layout planning, layout supervision and interface with CAD team for full verification and model generation. 

Qualifications in the following areas are required

• 5+ years of academic or professional experience designing embedded memories for SoC applications
• Strong Technical expertise in CPUL1/L2, Compiler SRAM/Register File architectures and advanced custom circuit implementations.
• Full embedded memory design flow: Architecture, circuit design, physical implementation, compiler automation, characterization, timing and model generation
• Physical implementation (layout) and layout supervision
• Advanced technology nodes 

Preferred qualifications in the following areas are a plus

• Experience with tight pitch-matched memory layout designs
• Understanding of physical implementation impact on circuit performance
• Familiarity with variation-aware design in nano-meter technology nodes 
• Experience with low power design features and flows

Education Requirements 

Required: Master's, Electrical Engineering 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Applicants: If you need an accommodation, during the application/hiring process, you may request an accommodation by sending email to accommodationsupport 

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental 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 as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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