CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer
About The Position
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer for its CPU Engineering group. The role supports development of high-performance, server-class CPU solutions and drives electrical analysis and closure at both block and top levels. The position is open in Austin and Santa Clara; compensation is adjusted based on location. The engineer conducts electrical assessments, verifies electrical properties, develops power grid specifications aligned with SOC block power, performance, and area objectives, and implements power grids using industry-standard place-and-route tools. The role also works closely with the Power Integrity team to improve Power Distribution Network performance. The role requires relevant engineering experience and proficiency with EMIR tools, physical design flows, and scripting. Qualcomm describes its compensation package as including a discretionary annual bonus program, possible annual RSU grants, and competitive benefits.
Requirements
- Proficiency with EMIR tools such as Redhawk and Voltus.
- Basic knowledge of physical design flow and standard place-and-route tools.
- Experience with TCL, Perl, and Python scripting languages.
- Effective communication with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 4+ years of relevant hardware, software, electrical, or systems engineering experience; or a master’s degree in a listed or related field and 3+ years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a listed or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
- Expertise in EMIR tools such as Redhawk and Voltus.
- Experience developing and implementing power grid solutions.
- Knowledge of system-level PDN and power integrity.
- Skill in place-and-route implementation, verification, power analysis, and static timing analysis.
- Proficiency in TCL, Perl, and Python scripting.
- Experience with large designs.
Responsibilities
- Drive electrical analysis and closure at block and top levels.
- Conduct static and dynamic IR assessments, power and signal electromigration analysis, and electrostatic discharge evaluations.
- Verify electrical properties at block and top levels.
- Develop power grid specifications aligned with SOC block power, performance, and area objectives.
- Implement power grids using industry-standard place-and-route tools.
- Collaborate with the Power Integrity team to enhance Power Distribution Network performance.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for the annual bonus).
- Competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
