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versus about
$190k
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
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Physical Design Engineer (Engineer up to Principal Level) joins the Digital ASIC organization to develop advanced physical design methodologies for high-performance, low-power SoCs and IP blocks. The role involves executing floorplanning, power planning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and timing closure while addressing signal integrity and physical verification. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams including RTL, DFT, and CAD to deliver designs from synthesis through final tapeout. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and scripting using Python, Tcl, Perl, or Shell. Preferred skills include experience with Cadence Innovus, Synopsys Fusion Compiler, and Synopsys PrimeTime for static timing analysis. The work focuses on solving complex power, performance, area, and scalability challenges across diverse product areas including GPU, Multimedia, AI, Compute, Connectivity, Modem, DDR, and Audio technologies using advanced process nodes.