CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CAAustin, TX
Salary
$209,300–$313,900 / yr
Posted
34 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 22, 2027

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Above market

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TL;DR · CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer

The CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer joins the CPU Engineering team to drive electrical analysis and closure at both the block and top levels. This role involves conducting comprehensive static and dynamic IR assessments, power and signal electromigration analysis, and electrostatic discharge evaluations. The engineer will develop power grid specifications to meet specific power, performance, and area objectives while implementing these grids using standard place-and-route tools. Key responsibilities include collaborating with the PI team to enhance Power Distribution Network performance and verifying electrical properties across various SOC blocks. Required technical skills include proficiency in Redhawk and Voltus EMIR tools, knowledge of physical design flows, and experience with TCL, Perl, and Python scripting. The work focuses on developing server-class high performance CPU solutions optimized for server products.

What you'll do

  • Conduct static and dynamic IR assessments at both block and top levels.
  • Perform power and signal electromigration (EM) analysis.
  • Execute electrostatic discharge (ESD) evaluations.
  • Verify electrical properties across block and top levels.
  • Develop power grid specifications based on power, performance, and area objectives.
  • Implement power grids using industry-standard place-and-route (PnR) tools.
  • Work with the PI team to improve Power Distribution Network (PDN) performance.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in EMIR tools like Redhawk and Voltus.
  • Basic knowledge of physical design flow and standard PnR tools.
  • Experience with TCL, Perl, and Python scripting languages.
  • Effective communication with cross-functional teams.
  • Expertise in power grid solutions development, system-level PDN, and STA (preferred).

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