Front End Design Principal Engineer/Manager

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Department: Hardware Engineering

Work Location: onsite

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General 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 Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Senior Technical Manager – Frontend CAD/EDA Flow Methodology and Development

Qualifications:

• B.E/B.Tech in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• 18+ years of progressive experience in the VLSI industry, with deep expertise in CAD/EDA tools, flows, and infrastructure.

Role Overview: As a Senior Technical Manager, you will lead the development, deployment, and optimization of front-end CAD/EDA methodologies across multiple SoC programs. You will drive innovation in design automation, ensure robust tool integration, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers to deliver scalable and efficient design environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and manage front-end CAD/EDA flows in the area of design creation and integration, including RTL quality checks (Lint, CDC, Comp-Elab), synthesis, and formal verification.
• Lead AI/ML-driven automation initiatives to optimize design workflows, improve tool efficiency, and enhance predictive analytics for RTL quality and debug.
• Develop and maintain robust scripting and automation frameworks using Python, Perl, Shell, and Makefiles to support design teams across multiple sites.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate, integrate, and support cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving complex tool and flow issues, driving root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and agility.

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of SoC front-end design flows and EDA ecosystems.
• Experience in applying AI/ML techniques to CAD automation and design optimization.
• Strong programming and scripting skills with a focus on scalable infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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