Qualcomm · 2 weeks ago
CPU Server Physical Design Clock Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$167K/yr - $251K/yr
4+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Physical Design Clock Engineer to work with microarchitecture, RTL design, and CAD teams to develop innovative clocking solutions for next generation CPUs. The role involves collaborating with design teams to implement and validate CPU clocking and optimizing methodologies for clock generation and distribution.
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Responsibilities
Work with design teams to understand, implement and validate CPU clocking
Drive overall clock generation and distribution methodology of CPU
Work with CAD & block level designers to implement the clocking techniques for optimizing skew and power
Perform jitter analysis and measurements and provide feedback to block level and top level physical design engineers on key fixes required
Qualification
Required
Experience in all aspects of construction and analysis of low skew and low power clock generation and distribution
Experience in clock H-tree, mesh, spines and CTS implementations
Good understanding of device physics, RC delay and electrical aspects
Proficiency in SPICE simulation and analysis for circuit design and verification
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
Master'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
PhD 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
Preferred
MS in Electrical Engineering; 8+ years of practical experience
Skilled in chip physical design, standard cell optimizations, and clock construction
Defined clock methodology across various designs
Preferred experience in deep submicron process technology nodes
Proficient in PLL specifications, clock skew estimation, and jitter measurements
Strong communication skills for team collaboration and issue resolution
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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