CPU EMIR CAD Engineer
QualcommJob Title
CPU EMIR CAD Engineer
Role Summary
Perform EM/IR and PDN analysis and develop CAD flows and automation for CPU SoC blocks. Collaborate with SoC design teams and EDA vendors to qualify tools, maintain analysis flows, and ensure power-delivery reliability and electromigration robustness for large, complex chip designs.
Experience Level
Mid-level. Requires extensive hands-on experience in EM/IR and PDN analysis - the posting specifies 6 to 15 years of domain experience.
Responsibilities
Core responsibilities include analysis, flow development, automation, and vendor collaboration:
- Perform static IR, dynamic IR and electromigration analysis at block and subsystem levels.
- Develop, maintain and release qualified EMIR/PDN analysis flows for large SoCs.
- Debug and troubleshoot EMIR/PDN issues; provide actionable solutions to design teams.
- Automate post-processing of EMIR results and generate dashboards and summaries for designers.
- Integrate EMIR flows with PNR/STA, extraction tools and regression systems.
- Qualify EMIR tools and create/manage regression tests.
- Work with EDA vendors to evaluate and deploy advanced tool features and custom solutions.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience. Education degree details are listed in Education Requirements below.
- 6 to 15 years of hands-on experience in EM/IR and PDN domain.
- Expert user of Synopsys RedHawk-SC and Cadence Voltus power-integrity tools.
- Experience with PNR/STA, extraction and SoC implementation flows.
- Strong scripting skills for flow customization and automation (Python, Tcl, Perl).
- Experience qualifying tools and managing regression systems.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot EMIR issues and provide guidance to PDN analysis and design engineers.
- Experience collaborating with EDA vendors and integrating vendor solutions into production flows.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of hardware/EMIR experience; OR Master's degree in those fields with 5+ years' experience; OR PhD in those fields with 4+ years' experience. The posting accepts related technical fields and equivalent related work experience.
About the Company
Company: Qualcomm
Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States
Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.
