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PDK/CAD Design Automation Engineer

Qualcomm

On-site
Tijuana, Baja California
Full-time
Mid Level
Senior
2+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 3h ago

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Job description

Qualcomm is hiring a PDK/CAD Design Automation Engineer — a full-time, based in Tijuana, Baja California role. Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.

PDK/CAD Design Automation Engineer

Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Department: ASICS Engineering

Work Location: onsite


Company:

QUALCOMM SEMICONDUCTORES Y SISTEMAS AVANZADOS DE BAJA CALIFORNIA

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

In this highly cross functional role, you will be part of the Global Design Enablement team responsible for various aspects of PDK development across Custom, Analog and RF technology nodes. As a member of the CAD team, you will be working closely with Custom, Analog & RF Engineering design community to develop & support customized tools and flows for Schematic & Layout design, Circuit Simulation, IP characterization, Custom/Analog P&R and transistor-level EM/IR flows. You will also have the responsibility to collaborate with our Foundry and EDA partners to deploy best-in class EDA tools and flows in addition to developing in-house productivity & QoR automation solutions for improving overall design methodology.


Required for this Role:

  • Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Good understanding of CMOS fundamentals and Circuit Design Concepts
  • Strong aptitude for programming and automation
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

· 2+ years of industry experience in CAD or PDK development

· Knowledge of Virtuoso suite of tools – Schematic, Layout, Analog Design Environment etc.

· Familiarity with SPICE simulation tools (Hspice, SpectreX/APS, AFS/Solido SPICE , PrimeSim SPICE, ADS, GoldenGate etc.)

· Proficiency in one or more of the programming/scripting languages – SKILL, Python, Perl and TCL.

· Experience with Electromagnic tools, like Peakview and EMX, is a plus.

· Knowledge of FinFet & SOI processes is a plus


Educational Requirements:

Required: Bachelor's, Electrical Engineerin

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.

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.

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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 PDK/CAD Design Automation Engineer at Qualcomm?

The required skills for PDK/CAD Design Automation Engineer at Qualcomm include: Python, Perl.

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PDK/CAD Design Automation Engineer at Qualcomm is a Mid Level / Senior level position.

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