STA Engineer

Job Title

STA Engineer

Role Summary

Perform static timing analysis (STA) setup, convergence, reviews, and signoff for multi-mode, multi-voltage SoC and subsystem designs. Validate timing and debug issues across multiple PVT conditions and optimize STA flows.

Work within the Hardware Engineering group and collaborate with design, DFT, synthesis, technology, CAD and physical implementation teams to achieve timing closure.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Specific years of experience not stated.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the STA Engineer role include:

• Set up and run STA flows for multi-mode, multi-voltage domain designs and deliver timing signoff.
• Validate and debug timing across multiple PVT corners using tools such as PrimeTime and Tempus.
• Correlate Spice to STA results and optimize timing convergence.
• Implement and manage ECO timing flows and perform logical equivalence checks (e.g. DMSA, tweaker, PrimeClosure).
• Develop and automate STA/PD flows and timing methodologies using scripting (TCL/Perl/Python).
• Apply and verify low-power timing techniques including clock gating, power gating, and multi-voltage designs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, DFT, synthesis, technology, CAD and physical implementation teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and hands-on experience:

• Practical STA experience: setup, convergence, and signoff for complex SoC/subsystem designs.
• Experience using PrimeTime and/or Tempus for timing analysis and debug.
• Experience with ECO timing flows and logical equivalence checking tools.
• Proficiency in scripting for flow automation (TCL, Perl, Python).
• Experience correlating Spice to STA results and optimizing flows.
• Knowledge of low-power timing techniques and multi-voltage domain timing considerations.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication skills with engineering teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field (as listed in the minimum qualifications).

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.