SoC Modeling Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$115,600–$173,400 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 8, 2027

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Below market

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Similar $200k
This role $144k
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TL;DR · SoC Modeling Engineer

The SoC Modeling Engineer joins the SoC Architecture team to model various physical and performance aspects of system operations. This role involves modeling electrical systems and circuits at both component and transistor levels, as well as modeling thermal systems and Power Delivery circuits including PMIC and PDN. The engineer will also model SoC traffic patterns and perform automation of simulations and exploration space. Key technical requirements include hands-on experience with MatLab, SimuLink, or similar tools, along with SPICE simulations at the component and device level. Candidates must possess skills in digital design at RTL, gate-level, and transistor levels. The work focuses on solving complex architectural challenges related to power, thermal, and electrical performance within integrated circuits, utilizing knowledge of computer architecture, queueing theory, and potentially AI or machine learning.

What you'll do

  • Model physical and performance aspects of SoC operations.
  • Perform SPICE simulations at the component and device levels.
  • Model electrical systems and circuits from transistor to component levels.
  • Develop models for thermal systems and Power Delivery circuits (PMIC and PDN).
  • Model SoC traffic patterns to analyze system behavior.
  • Automate simulations and explore design spaces using MatLab or SimuLink.
  • Perform digital design at the RTL, gate, and transistor levels.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience, Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work.
  • Hands-on experience with MatLab, SimuLink, or similar tools.
  • Hands-on experience with SPICE simulations at the component and device level.
  • Experience modeling electrical systems, circuits, thermal systems, and Power Delivery circuits (PMIC and PDN).
  • Experience in digital design at RTL, gate-level, and transistor levels.
  • Ability to model SoC traffic patterns and automate simulations and exploration space.
  • Knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Computer Architecture, or Queueing Theory is a plus.

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