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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. Replacement Position.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.\nWhat You’ll Do\nDrive the backend process through the entire implementation flow\n\nFloor-planning/ Block Partitioning /Power Planning\n\nSupport Front-End team in performing PPA optimization trials\n\nLeverage LLM and EDA tools to drive PPA optimization\n\nPlace & Route with special focus on power and area optimization\n\nClock Tree Synthesis/Inspection/Optimization\n\nStatic timing verification and timing closure experience\n\nPerform physical verification and fixing (DRC, ANT, DFM, LVS, ERC,…)\n\nPerform EM/IR signoff and address power integrity issues.\n\nWhat You’ll Need\n7+ years of Physical Design experience\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent\n\nLow-Power Designs experience desired\n\nSOC design experience is desired\n\nAdvanced technology node experience desired\n\nAbout You\nExtremely detail oriented\n\nGreat collaboration and communication skills\n\nSuperb analytical and problem-solving skills\n\nGood scripting skills\n\nDrives for consistency\n\nTakes personal pride in high standard of outputs\n\nSelf-motivated and self-managing\n\nApplicants: 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  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).\nQualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. 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