Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Job Description

Qualcomm’s Design Technology team is seeking a motivated engineer to drive development of advanced signoff methodologies in STA. The engineer should be proficient in static timing analysis using the Synopsys Primetime toolset and should have strong coding skills in scripting languages such as Python and TCL. Domain knowledge including place and route tools and concepts, power analysis and optimization, and IR drop analysis and optimization is also helpful.
The engineer is expected to propose, develop, and validate new methodologies, engage with vendors, CAD, and design teams, and work collaboratively with worldwide teams.

*Please note this role will require 5 days per week onsite in our Cork office*

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop and drive analysis and optimization methodologies for interaction of IR drop and STA
Develop physical-aware timing and IR drop ECO solutions
Collaborate closely with physical design and timing teams to drive methodologies to optimize power and minimize hotspots
Work with CAD and tool vendors to develop and validate new flows and methodologies
Work on design power profiling and electromigration analysis
Develop strategies for PDN analysis and signoff for 3DIC, datacenter, and chiplet designs

Required Skills and Experience:

Expertise in static timing analysis . Hands-on experience with Primetime or Tempus
Strong coding skills in languages such as Python, TCL
In-depth knowledge of physical design
Sound conceptual understanding of low power design techniques like voltage/power islands, power gating, clock gating, retention designs etc.
Strong methodology development background. Ability to drive solutions by creating and implementing algorithms
Strong analysis and communication skills

Preferred Skills and Experience:

MS/PhD degree in Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering and 2+ years of industry experience
Familiarity with PnR tools, FC, Innovus is a plus
Good insight in designing flows and software structure

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, color, 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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Physical Design Methodology Engineer (STA/PDN)- Cork, Ireland

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