CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer

Qualcomm • Santa Clara, CA

1d • $175,600 - $263,400

About The Position

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer for its CPU Engineering group. The team develops server-class, high-performance CPU solutions optimized for server products, with a focus on performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. The engineer will drive electrical analysis and closure at both block and top levels, verify electrical properties, develop and implement power-grid solutions, and collaborate with the Power Integrity team to improve Power Distribution Network performance. The position is open in Austin and Santa Clara, and compensation will be adjusted by location.

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 or more years of relevant work experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and 3 or more years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in one of these fields and 2 or more years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 5 or more 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.
• Skills in place-and-route implementation, verification, power analysis, and static timing analysis.
• Proficiency in TCL, Perl, and Python scripting.
• Experience with large designs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct block- and top-level electrical analyses, including static and dynamic IR assessment, power and signal electromigration analysis, and electrostatic discharge evaluations.
• Verify electrical properties at both block and top levels.
• Develop power-grid specifications aligned with the power, performance, and area objectives of SOC blocks.
• Implement power grids using industry-standard place-and-route tools.
• Collaborate with the Power Integrity team to improve overall Power Distribution Network performance.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants, except for employees on sales-incentive plans.
• Competitive benefits package designed to support employees at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level