Fundamental IP Design Kit and Characterization Manager

Role Summary

The role involves leading the development and delivery of high-performance IP blocks for advanced technology nodes, collaborating globally to establish methodologies and support Qualcomm’s product areas.

Experience Level

Manager level with 6+ years of ASIC design or related experience.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading the end-to-end development of IP blocks and SoCs, including documentation, modeling (digital and analog), optimization and verifications.
• Delivering design-kits including behavioral and timing models for I/Os, memories, and standard cell libraries.
• Overseeing development of RTL models in Verilog/SystemVerilog; creating verification plans and validating implementations.
• Developing and automating characterization flows using scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL).
• Driving methodology improvements with tool vendors.
• Supporting SoC teams throughout the design cycle; debugging issues.
• Collaborating across teams to meet system and customer requirements.
• Writing and reviewing technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.
• Supervising and mentoring junior engineers and influencing organizational decisions.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of CMOS, FinFET logic, and digital circuit design optimization.
• Experience in IP characterization and design-kit delivery.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, or TCL on UNIX/Linux platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Liberty formats and design kit views.
• Familiarity with RTL design, logic design, and verification methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields. A Master’s or PhD is preferred with additional 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.