EDA/CAD Software Engineer
Qualcomm
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This role pays less than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $168,425–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $168k versus about $195k for comparable roles.
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has 623 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 603 roles with salary data.
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CAD Application Engineer, Staff joins the Central Hardware Systems PCB CAD team to manage global PWB EDA tools for various platforms including Mobile, Automotive, and IoT. This role involves supporting global tool deployment, developing process automation, providing design services, and evaluating new EDA tools. The engineer will perform DFM analysis on Gerber and ODB++ data, resolve PCB design issues, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective board production. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Cadence Allegro, Siemens Xpedition, Siemens Pads, and OrCAD CIS. Candidates must possess coding skills in VB Script, Python, Cadence Skill, Ravel, Java, or Perl to customize tools. The role requires deep knowledge of PCB fabrication, assembly processes, stack-up development, controlled impedance requirements, and signal integrity practices to solve complex hardware design challenges within the printed circuit board domain.
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