CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer

Qualcomm

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CAAustin, TX
Salary
$198,700–$298,100 / yr
Posted
33 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Feb 6, 2027

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Above market

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Similar $193k
This role $248k
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TL;DR · CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer

As a CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer within the CPU Engineering team, you will drive electrical analysis and closure at both block and top levels for server-class high performance CPU solutions. Your daily responsibilities include conducting comprehensive static and dynamic IR assessments, power and signal electromigration analyses, and electrostatic discharge evaluations. You will develop power grid specifications based on specific power, performance, and area objectives while implementing these grids using standard place-and-route tools. To succeed, you must be proficient in EMIR tools like Redhawk and Voltus, possess knowledge of physical design flow, and be skilled in TCL, Perl, and Python scripting. You will also collaborate with the PI team to enhance Power Distribution Network performance for large designs while ensuring thorough verification of electrical properties across various SOC blocks.

What you'll do

  • Conduct static and dynamic IR drop assessments at both block and top levels.
  • Perform power and signal electromigration (EM) analysis for circuit designs.
  • Execute electrostatic discharge (ESD) evaluations during the electrical analysis process.
  • Verify electrical properties across various SoC blocks and top-level integrations.
  • Develop power grid specifications based on specific power, performance, and area objectives.
  • Implement power grids using industry-standard place-and-route (PnR) tools.
  • Work with the PI team to improve overall 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 experience.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in EMIR tools such as 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, system-level PDN, and STA (preferred).

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