Qualcomm · 5 hours ago
EDA/CAD SW Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $173K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leader in developing tools and methodologies for VLSI design. The EDA/CAD Software Engineer will be responsible for developing critical CAD tools for emulation, optimizing compute and storage, and mentoring team members.
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Responsibilities
Work with industry-standard tools and technologies to develop solutions to a variety of infrastructure needs
Develop critical emulation CAD algorithms that address unique Qualcomm SoC needs (synthesis, partitioning, place and route, clock optimization)
Drive compute and storage optimization
Mentor and lead other members of the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
2+ years ASIC design, FPGA design, verification, or related work experience
2+ years C++ SW development, CAD tool development, or related work experience
Preferred
Master's or PhD. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering
4+ years of relevant experience
4+ years of direct hands-on experience with C++ and Python
4+ years of hands-on experience with Linux
4+ years of direct hands-on experience with CAD SW development, Proven ability of software design principles, practices, and patterns
Demonstratable knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns
Experience in the areas of RTL Synthesis (System Verilog -> Netlist), Clock Tree Optimization, Exposure to VLSI design concepts, logic design
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to work independently, and create customer-facing applications
Experience with the following: Git, LSF, JIRA, GCC and other related technologies
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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