ASIC Methodology Engineer

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
Santa Clara, CA · San Diego, CA Posted 12 days ago $153,200$229,800 / year

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TL;DR

As a member of the DTECH Methodology team at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will work closely with core and SOC teams to enable advanced design analytics platforms that significantly impact power, performance, area, and quality of Qualcomm’s products. This role involves developing methodologies for static timing analysis (STA) using tools like PrimeTime and Tempus, and requires strong programming skills in Python along with hands-on experience in ASIC/VLSI design flows. You will need to possess a problem-solving mindset and critical thinking abilities to develop scalable platforms, ideally with familiarity in applying GenAI models such as LLMs for real-world solutions. Additional preferred qualifications include experience with version control tools like Perforce or Git, place & route tools, and understanding of the ASIC RTL-GDSII design flow.

Skills

Python PrimeTime Tempus Git Perforce LLMs GPT Liama Chatbots Agentic AI systems Place & route tools ASIC RTL-GDSII design flow

What you'll do

  • Develop and enhance a state-of-the-art design analytics platform for power, performance, area optimization.
  • Enable SOC teams with advanced STA methodologies using tools like PrimeTime and Tempus.
  • Analyze and optimize ASIC/VLSI designs to improve overall product quality and efficiency.
  • Implement software architecture for scalable platforms using Python programming skills.
  • Collaborate on the integration of GenAI models into real-world design automation solutions.

What we're looking for

  • M.S/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 1-2 years of ASIC/VLSI design experience.
  • Proficient in Python programming and static timing analysis (STA) tools like PrimeTime and Tempus.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for complex technical challenges.
  • Experience with version control systems such as Perforce or Git.
  • Understanding of software architecture to develop scalable platforms.

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