EDA/CAD SW Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 21 days ago $140,000–$210,000 / year
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TL;DR

Join Qualcomm Technologies Inc.'s Global CAD team as a senior software engineer where you will develop critical CAD tools for emulation used in VLSI design. Your daily tasks include working with industry-standard tools to address infrastructure needs, developing advanced algorithms for synthesis and partitioning, optimizing compute and storage resources, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have a Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Engineering, along with 2+ years of experience in ASIC/FPGA design, C++ software development, and Linux environments. Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, RTL Synthesis, clock tree optimization, and VLSI concepts is essential, as well as hands-on experience with Git, LSF, JIRA, GCC, and related technologies.

Skills

C++ Linux Git LSF JIRA GCC RTL_Synthesis Clock_Tree_Optimization VLSI_Design System_Verilog Netlist Data_Structures Algorithms Design_Patterns

What you'll do

  • Develop critical emulation CAD algorithms for synthesis, partitioning, place and route.
  • Optimize compute and storage resources for efficient tool performance.
  • Mentor team members on CAD tool development and best practices.
  • Work with industry-standard tools to address infrastructure needs in VLSI design.
  • Apply software design principles to create customer-facing applications.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience in ASIC design, FPGA design, verification, or related fields.
  • Strong background in C++ software development and CAD tool creation.
  • Proficient with Linux operating system and hands-on experience in CAD software development.
  • Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
  • Knowledge of RTL Synthesis (System Verilog to Netlist) and Clock Tree Optimization.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently on customer-facing applications.

Market check

Salary context

This $140,000–$210,000 range sits above 52% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$136,000–$217,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,000–$203,800

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 595 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 540 roles with salary data.

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