Sr Lead GPU Physical Design Engineer

General Summary:

Qualcomm, a global technology leader, drives innovation to enable next-generation experiences and digital transformation for a smarter, connected future. As a Hardware Engineer, you will contribute to planning, designing, optimizing, verifying, and testing cutting-edge electronic systems including digital, analog, RF, optical circuits, FPGA, DSP, and system packaging. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you will develop high-performance, power-efficient solutions that meet stringent performance and quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• OR
• Master's degree in the above fields with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• OR
• PhD in the above fields with 1+ year of relevant experience.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in static timing analysis (STA), constraint development, and physical design implementation.
• Proficient in industry-standard EDA tools such as PrimeTime (PT), Tempus, Genus, Innovus, and ICC.
• Deep expertise in STA debugging and fixing extreme critical timing bottlenecks.
• Skilled in preparing complex Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for timing convergence across multiple process corners using tools like Tweaker, Tempus, and Physical PT ECOs.
• Strong understanding of power minimization techniques and experience implementing low power design methodologies.
• Experience with deep submicron process nodes preferred.
• Solid knowledge of high-performance and low-power implementation techniques.
• Proven ability to push Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) to achieve optimal design outcomes.
• Strong fundamentals in digital design and timing closure.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Perl and TCL for automation and design tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with advanced process technologies and complex SoC designs.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.