Senior Digital Design CAD Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$131,622–$173,400 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 13, 2027

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Below market

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This role $153k
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About Qualcomm

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

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TL;DR · Senior Digital Design CAD Engineer

As a Senior Digital Design CAD Engineer within the ASICS Engineering group, you will independently plan and execute the development of Computer Aided Design software engineering methods for the design and verification of digital very large scale integrated circuits. Your daily responsibilities include developing and enhancing tools to improve productivity in simulation and emulation tool chains, defining verification methodologies like modeling registers in Portable Stimulus language, and deploying automated next-generation flows to validate SoCs, subsystems, and core IPs. You will utilize CAD software engineering techniques to streamline processes and reduce turnaround time. The role requires expertise in CAD solutions, design specifications, and technical project planning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including RF, Analog, and Digital IC designers to integrate advanced design solutions into production programs while managing vendor capabilities and reporting data for project approvals.

What you'll do

  • Develop and apply CAD software engineering methods for the design and verification of VLSI circuits.
  • Plan technical projects for the development of CAD software and related tools.
  • Implement verification methodologies including modeling registers and programming components in Portable Stimulus language.
  • Enhance tool chains to increase productivity in simulation and emulation processes.
  • Deploy automated next-generation tools and flows to verify SoCs, subsystems, and core IPs.
  • Debug CAD solutions and provide technical feedback through data reports and presentations.
  • Prepare design specifications and recommendations for project approval.
  • Evaluate vendor capabilities and select materials or equipment required for project completion.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience in developing and applying CAD software engineering methods for VLSI circuit design and verification.
  • Ability to define and implement verification methodologies such as modeling registers and programming components in Portable Stimulus language.
  • Skill in developing and enhancing tools and methodologies for simulation and emulation tool chains.
  • Capability to develop, validate, and deploy automated next-generation tools and flows to verify SoCs, subsystems, and core IPs.
  • Ability to perform CAD solution debug and provide technical feedback to design engineers through reports and presentations.
  • Proficiency in preparing design specifications, analysis, and recommendations for project approval.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to improve cost, efficiency, and time to market.

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