Foundry Engineer for Advanced Technology, Sr. Staff
QualcommJob Title
Foundry Engineer for Advanced Technology, Sr. Staff
Role Summary
Lead the bring-up, qualification, and ramp of advanced semiconductor process technologies for Qualcomm's Automotive products. Work with internal cross-functional teams and external foundry partners to define technology roadmap, ensure robust process integration, achieve high yield, and maintain product reliability.
Experience Level
Senior-level. See Education Requirements for degree and years-of-experience guidance.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Lead bring-up, qualification, and volume ramp of advanced process technologies for automotive ASICs.
- Define and execute technology and process-integration roadmaps with internal product/design teams and foundry partners.
- Drive manufacturing yield improvement, defect pareto analysis, and implement repair schemes.
- Debug complex reliability and production issues across the product lifecycle; coordinate failure analysis (FA).
- Perform data-driven and statistical analysis for device and yield optimization using appropriate tools.
- Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and build productive relationships with partners.
Requirements
Key requirements (must-have listed first):
- Must-have: Several years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related semiconductor experience at a senior level.
- Must-have: Hands-on experience in semiconductor process development, process integration, and yield improvement.
- Must-have: Proficiency with process flow, device physics, testing methods, repair schemes, and reliability engineering.
- Must-have: Strong data analysis and statistical skills and experience with tools for device and yield analysis.
- Must-have: Knowledge of yield improvement methodology and failure analysis processes.
- Must-have: Effective collaboration and communication skills with design, product, supply chain, and foundry teams.
- Nice-to-have: Experience leading semiconductor process development programs or multi-year leadership of process/yield projects.
Education Requirements
Degree and experience guidance from the posting: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of ASIC design/verification/validation/integration experience; or a Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years; or a PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field with 4+ years. Fields mentioned: Science and Engineering (related technical fields). No certifications were specified.
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.
