Physical Design Engineer
QualcommJob Title
Physical Design Engineer
Role Summary
Implement place-and-route (PNR) flows and deliver physical design for Qualcomm SoCs. Responsible for floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and signoff preparation on advanced process nodes.
Own PNR implementation and signoff readiness, collaborating with cross-functional hardware and verification teams to meet timing, power, and performance targets.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Early career - requires approximately 2+ years of relevant hardware engineering or PNR experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- End-to-end PNR implementation: floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, and post-route fixes.
- Prepare and execute signoff flows including static timing analysis (STA) and power analysis.
- Optimize placement/CTS for timing closure and power integrity (LEC/CLP/PDN awareness).
- Develop and maintain automation and scripts for flows (Unix/Linux, Perl/TCL).
- Debug PNR and signoff issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams for design closure.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience:
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with PNR flow on advanced process nodes (e.g., 4nm/5nm/7nm/10nm).
- Strong knowledge of placement, CTS, optimization, and timing closure techniques.
- Signoff experience with STA and power analysis; familiarity with signoff deliverables.
- Proficiency with Unix/Linux and scripting (Perl, TCL) to automate flows.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with low-power verification, formal verification support, or specific signoff tools and flows.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech/BS) in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
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.
