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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Listed pay typically runs
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The CPU Physical Design CAD Engineer (Sr Staff) joins the CPU Engineering team to build and support world-class implementation tools and flows. This role focuses on developing, integrating, and releasing new features within a high-performance place-and-route CAD flow to ensure custom CPUs achieve industry-leading power, performance, and area. Key responsibilities include architecting methodology improvements, debugging implementation flows, and collaborating with worldwide physical design teams and EDA vendors. The position requires proficiency in Tcl and Python, experience with automation, and expertise in physical design tasks such as timing sign-off and physical verification. Candidates must have experience with advanced technology nodes at 5nm or lower and be skilled in using industry-standard tools like Cadence Innovus to solve complex silicon design challenges.