CPU Physical Design - Low Power Signoff Engineer at Qualcomm Santa Clara, CA

Overview

CPU Physical Design - Low Power Signoff Engineer – leading CPU design efforts in Qualcomm’s CPU Engineering group in Santa Clara, CA.

• Complete ownership of conformal low power and formal verification signoff for hierarchical and flat CPU subsystems on latest technology nodes.
• Handle CLP and FV signoff from synthesis to PNR exit.
• Perform signoff activities including STA, power analysis, low‑power verification, PV, and related tasks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to validate constraints, verification, STA, and physical design issues.
• Work independently from RTL to GDSII implementation, managing block or chip level physical design, STA, and PDN activities.
• Use low‑power flow techniques such as power gating, multi‑Vt flow, and power supply management.
• Apply circuit‑level comprehension of critical paths, DFM, leakage power, and signal integrity.
• Develop Tcl/Perl scripts and support technical deliveries with a small team of engineers.

• 2–10 years of experience in physical design and timing signoff for high‑speed cores.
• Experience with high‑frequency design convergence, PPA targets, and PDN methodology.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or related field with at least 2+ years of IC design experience.
• Strong background in block or chip level physical design, STA, and PDN activities.
• Proficiency in GDSII implementation, PNR flow, CLP/FV runs in 4nm/5nm/7nm/10nm nodes.
• Hands‑on experience with LEC/CLP flows, synthesis, floor planning, PNR, and STA.
• Knowledge of placement/clock‑tree synthesis optimization, Unix/Linux, Perl/TCL scripting.
• 2+ years of hardware engineering experience or related work experience.
• Good problem‑solving skills and quick learning ability.

$ – $ (base salary). Salary is only one component of total compensation; additional benefits include discretionary bonus, RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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