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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Listed pay typically runs
$147,900–$221,900
across 550 roles with salary data.
The CAD Application Engineer, Staff joins the Central Hardware Systems PCB CAD team to manage global PWB EDA tools. This role involves supporting global tool deployment, developing detailed process automation, providing design services, and evaluating new EDA tools. The engineer will perform schematic and layout design flows, run DFM analysis on Gerber and ODB++ data, and maintain technical coordination to resolve PCB design issues. Key technologies include Cadence Allegro, Siemens Xpedition, Siemens Pads, and Siemens Valor. Candidates must utilize coding skills in VB Script, Python, Cadence Skill, Ravel, Java, or Perl to customize processes. The work focuses on solving complex PCB fabrication and assembly challenges, including stack-up development, controlled impedance requirements, and power and signal integrity analysis for various strategic platforms.