(PDK) 3D Design Enablement Engineer, up to Staff

Company:

Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

The Qualcomm Memory System/Technology Team in the Process & Package Solutions Group is seeking a highly motivated engineer to focus on PDK development, tape out execution, and EDA user support for advanced semiconductor design flows. This role will involve close collaboration with internal design teams and external foundry partners and tool vendors to ensure robust design enablement and smooth tape out processes for cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and validate Process Design Kits (PDKs) for advanced nodes, ensuring accuracy and usability across design environments.

• Drive tapeout readiness and execution, including layout verification, sign-off checks, and coordination with foundries.

• Provide EDA tool support for design teams, focusing on Cadence and other industry-standard platforms for layout, schematic, and verification flows.

• Optimize design methodologies for layout efficiency, DRC/LVS compliance, and manufacturability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including process and packaging engineers, SoC design teams, and foundry partners to resolve design challenges.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to EDA tools, PDK integration, and tapeout flows in a timely manner.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of design enablement infrastructure and automation scripts for enhanced productivity.

• Manage tapeout waiver requests, ensuring proper documentation and approval workflows.

• Create and maintain tapeout checklists and documentation to standardize processes and improve quality.

• Oversee foundry IP management, including tracking, integration, and compliance with licensing agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of semiconductor process technology, layout design rules, and tapeout requirements.

• Experience with Design support and new PDK definition, bring up and training

• Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso, layout verification tools, and sign-off methodologies.

• Familiarity with DRC/LVS, parasitic extraction, and physical verification flows.

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, SKILL) for automation and tool customization.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

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