CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer
QualcommJob Title
CPU Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer
Role Summary
Join the CPU engineering team to drive electrical analysis and closure at both block and top levels for server-class high-performance SoC designs. The role focuses on IR/EM analysis, PDN/power-integrity work, and implementation using industry-standard PnR tools.
Experience Level
Mid-level - typically requires multiple years of relevant engineering experience: commonly 6+ years with a Bachelor's, 5+ years with a Master's, or 4+ years with a PhD (see Education Requirements for details).
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include electrical verification, analysis, and collaboration with design and PI teams.
- Perform electrical analyses at block and top levels: static/dynamic IR, power/signal electromigration (EM), and ESD evaluations.
- Verify electrical properties and provide closure evidence for blocks and full-chip designs.
- Develop and implement power grid specifications to meet power, performance, and area targets.
- Use industry-standard place-and-route (PnR) tools to implement power grids and perform layout-related checks.
- Collaborate with the PDN/Power Integrity (PI) team to improve overall PDN performance and resolve cross-functional issues.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and practical experience; preferred items listed separately.
- Proficient with EM/IR tools such as Cadence RedHawk and Synopsys Voltus.
- Hands-on experience with physical design flow and standard place-and-route tools.
- Strong scripting skills (TCL, Perl, Python) for automation and analysis flows.
- Experience in power analysis, PnR implementation/verification, and static timing analysis (STA).
- Knowledge of power grid solutions, system-level PDN design, and power integrity best practices.
- Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work across cross-functional teams.
- Nice-to-have: experience with very large designs and development of power-grid-related tools/solutions.
Education Requirements
Degree options listed in the posting: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant engineering experience; OR Master's degree in those fields with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD in those fields with 4+ years of relevant experience. Preferred: MS/PhD candidates with ~10+ years of experience were noted.
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.
