CPU Physical Design Engineer - San Diego

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU EngineeringGeneral Summary:As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm CPU Engineer, you will lead innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that have a critical impact on industries across the world. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations for all Qualcomm Business Units.As a CPU Physical Design Engineer, you will work with the microarchitecture and RTL design team to implement the designs meeting aggressive power, area, and performance goals using industry standard tools/flows.Roles and ResponsibilitiesWork with the 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 QualificationsMS 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 of 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 RequirementsFrequently 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.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORPhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.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

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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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