As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Job Title: STA CAD Engineer

Location: Bangalore
Department: GCAD
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 2-4 years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated STA CAD Engineer to join our CAD/EDA team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting Static Timing Analysis (STA) flows and methodologies across multiple technology nodes and design platforms.

This role involves close collaboration with design, methodology, and EDA tool teams to ensure robust, scalable, and efficient timing signoff solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain STA flows using industry-standard tools (e.g., PrimeTime, Tempus).
Automate and optimize timing analysis flows for performance, runtime, and scalability.
Collaborate with design teams to define timing constraints and validate timing closure methodologies.
Support timing signoff activities across multiple projects and technology nodes.
Interface with EDA vendors to evaluate and integrate new tool features and enhancements.
Debug complex timing issues and provide root cause analysis and solutions.
Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and best practices.
Drive innovation in timing analysis through scripting, machine learning, or advanced analytics.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Strong understanding of STA concepts, timing constraints (SDC), and timing closure methodologies.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Python, or Perl.
Experience with EDA tools like PrimeTime, Tempus, or similar.
Familiarity with digital design flow, synthesis, place & route, and signoff.
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with CAD infrastructure development and flow integration.
Knowledge of advanced timing techniques (e.g., ECO timing closure, hierarchical STA, MCMM).
Exposure to cloud-based or distributed compute environments.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce).
Prior experience in a CAD/Methodology team supporting large SoC designs.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

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