SoC Modeling Engineer
QualcommJob Title
SoC Modeling Engineer
Role Summary
Support the SoC Architecture team by building and validating models of physical and performance aspects of SoC operation. Work covers electrical, thermal, power-delivery, and traffic modeling, plus automation of simulation and exploration workflows.
Experience Level
Mid-level. Candidates typically have relevant ASIC/SoC design, verification, validation, or integration experience (see Requirements and Education Requirements for specifics).
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include modeling, simulation, and analysis to inform SoC architecture and design decisions.
- Develop and run behavioral and circuit-level models (MatLab/Simulink or equivalent).
- Create and automate SPICE and transistor-level simulations for components and devices.
- Model thermal behavior and power-delivery networks (PMIC, PDN) for SoC designs.
- Model SoC traffic patterns and system-level performance under realistic workloads.
- Work with RTL, gate-level, and transistor-level digital representations to verify performance and power interactions.
- Automate simulation flows and exploration of design parameter spaces.
- Communicate results clearly to architecture and design teams; prepare presentations and documentation.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; see Education Requirements for degree-related guidance.
- Hands-on experience with MatLab/SimuLink or equivalent modeling tools.
- Practical experience running SPICE simulations at component and device level.
- Experience modeling electrical systems, circuits, and transistor-level behavior.
- Experience modeling thermal systems and power-delivery circuits (PMIC/PDN).
- Familiarity with digital design at RTL and gate/transistor levels.
- Experience automating simulation workflows and exploring design/execution spaces.
- Ability to work independently and under supervision; strong organization, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant ASIC/SoC design, verification, validation, integration, or related engineering experience. (See Education Requirements for degree/experience combinations.)
- Nice-to-have: Knowledge of AI/Machine Learning, computer architecture, or queueing theory.
Education Requirements
Degree preferred: MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related technical field. Minimum acceptable: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field. The posting specifies degree-plus-experience options: Bachelor's with ~2+ years relevant experience, Master's with ~1+ year relevant experience, or PhD (no additional experience requirement listed). Related or equivalent technical experience in ASIC/SoC domains may also be considered.
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.
