CPU Server Physical Design Methodology, Infrastructure and Automation Engineer
QualcommJob Title
CPU Server Physical Design Methodology, Infrastructure and Automation Engineer
Role Summary
Implement and maintain physical-design infrastructure, methodology and automation for server CPU projects. Work with implementation, CAD, methodology and timing teams to deliver scalable tooling, dashboards, and prediction models that improve timing, power and area workflows.
Experience Level
Entry-level / early career - typically 1–3 years of relevant industry experience. Minimum qualifications indicate Bachelor's +2 years, Master's +1 year, or PhD.
Responsibilities
Deliver engineering infrastructure, automation and analytics to support multiple CPU designs and implementation teams.
- Collaborate with PD, CAD, Methodology and STA teams to deploy and maintain design infrastructure and dashboards.
- Work with block-level implementation teams to analyze, implement and improve optimization methods for designs.
- Develop automation and predictive models for timing, power and area estimation.
- Create data pipelines and visualizations to identify and root-cause design bottlenecks.
- Integrate tools and scripts into existing flows to improve productivity and scalability.
Requirements
Core technical skills required. Preferred items listed separately.
- Must-have: Experience with synthesis, place & route, and signoff timing/power analysis (STA/design signoff).
- Must-have: Proficiency in scripting and automation (TCL, Python, Perl).
- Must-have: Strong software/programming skills to manipulate complex metrics and integrate tools into flows.
- Nice-to-have: Experience with data analytics, visualization, or AI-assisted utilities to surface design bottlenecks.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools and flows for synthesis, P&R, STA and signoff.
Education Requirements
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field plus 2+ years relevant engineering experience; OR Master's degree in those fields plus 1+ year relevant experience; OR PhD in those fields. Preferred mentions include an MS in Electrical Engineering with ~10 years practical experience. "Related field" is accepted in the listed options.
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.
