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NPU Physical Design Engineer

Qualcomm

On-site
Bangalore, Karnataka
Full-time
Staff
Principal
12+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 4w ago

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Job description

Qualcomm is hiring a NPU Physical Design Engineer — a full-time, based in Bangalore, Karnataka role. Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.

NPU Physical Design Engineer

Location: Bangalore, 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 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

General Summary

  • PNR implementation for Qualcomm Hexagon NPU

  • Good hands-on experience on Floorplanning, PNR and STA flows

  • Good knowledge on Placement/Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS), optimization, etc

  • Good understanding on signoff domains– LEC/CLP/PDN knowledge, etc

  • Good knowledge on Unix/Linux – Perl/TCL fundamentals/scripting

Principal Duties and responsibilities:

  • Complete ownership on PNR implementation (Floorplanning, Placement, CTS, post_route,etc) on latest nodes.

  • Signoff knowledge is mandatory (STA,Power analysis,FV, low power verification, PV,etc)

  • Quick learner with good analytical and problem solving skills

Qualifications:

  • 12+ years experience with PNR flow in latest tech nodes (e.g., 4nm/5nm/7nm/10nm

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for NPU Physical Design Engineer at Qualcomm?

The required skills for NPU Physical Design Engineer at Qualcomm include: Perl, Unix, Linux.

What is the seniority level for NPU Physical Design Engineer at Qualcomm?

NPU Physical Design Engineer at Qualcomm is a Staff / Principal level position.

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