Senior Mixed-Signal Physical Design Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

About The Role

Qualcomm’s Mixed-Signal IP (MSIP) Physical Design team is seeking Mixed-Signal Physical Design Engineers to join our growing team in Cork, Ireland. The Qualcomm Cork site is home to a range of MSIP teams working on cutting edge designs for the latest Snapdragon SoCs in the latest technology nodes, and the successful candidate will work on key next-generation mixed-signal physical designs for our SerDes, Sensors & DDR IP teams.

All our solutions and products are elegantly engineered for optimal performance and power consumption. And our system-on-chip solutions like Snapdragon bring together CPU, GPU, connectivity, multimedia and GPS technologies in a way that is redefining mobile possibilities for people everywhere. Because of its unsurpassed performance and capabilities, Snapdragon is enhancing the mobile experience and fueling an ever-expanding array of new connected device categories, ranging from smartphones to tablets and beyond.

This position plays a crucial role in leading and working hands-on on Analog Mixed-Signal Physical Design projects in 3nm technologies and below and is ideally suited for a self-driven individual with knowledge in concepts of ASIC design in large multi-million gate SoCs. Skills such as Automation, Debugging and Custom Design knowledge would be an added advantage. Leadership skills and ability to work across global sites is very important to this position.

Skills and Experience we would love to see:

Physical design implementation (Placement, CTS, STA) in advanced technologies.

Experience working on complex PHYs and related Sub Systems

Experience with custom physical design, pre-placement and pre-routing

Ability to understand complex logic structures and define new IPs targeted at performance and/or area

STA tool and timing closure methodologies

Power grid analysis and understand trade-offs between power, performance and area

Clock tree implication and in-depth understanding of different CTS structures like clock mesh and multi-source CTS

Low-power implementation methods: CLP, power and IR drop reduction methods

Timing closure and implication with OCV/AOCV

Physical Verification: DRC/LVS and other checks.

Programming and scripting skills (Tcl, perl and/or C).

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proven record of delivering physical design projects and automation in physical design

EDA experience is added advantage.

Experience working with diverse global teams and leading projects to closure.

Experience leading Physical design projects with resource across global sites.

Self-driven and Motivated

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.

3 to 7 years of experience desired in physical design, or related work experience

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 Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

*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.

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