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CAD CPU Engineer, Staff/ Sr Staff - Cork, Ireland New

Qualcomm · CPU Engineering

Cork

Staff

SoftwareCI/CDC++GitLinuxPythonREST Assured

Last seen 1h ago

Posted
yesterday

Posted on 13 October 2026

Workplace
On-site

Work model: On-site

Salary
Not disclosed

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Visa sponsorship
Not specified

Visa sponsorship details unknown

Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary:

About the role:

Qualcomm Technologies is a leading provider of central processing units (CPUs) for all market segments: mobile devices, laptop and desktop computers, IOT, automotive industry and is now expanding into the server processors market. As a CAD engineer in the CPU division, you will take part in developing and maintaining industry-leading design and verification flow, environment and tools that will help us to develop the next generation industry-leading processors.

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering

Proven experience in Python programming languages

Knowledge of C/C++ programming languages

Good working knowledge of Linux operating systems

We would love to see:

Problem Solving and Debugging Skills

Experience in GIT version control and CI/CD

Familiarity with chip design process – advantage

Knowledge in writing prompts and skills for AI agents

Good communication skills in English and ability to provide support in geographically distributed development environment

Where you will be working

Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.

There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.

A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.

What's on Offer

Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

Salary, stock and performance related bonus

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension scheme

Education Assistance

Relocation and immigration support (if needed)

Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being

Bicycle purchase scheme

Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

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If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm engineers heavily out of Cork, with Munich, Cambridge and Turin behind it. Chip and modem engineering — Cork is its main European R&D site, not a satellite office, though expect the roles to skew hardware/firmware over pure software.

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