CPU STA CAD Engineer
Core
Build and support analysis tools and flows to ensure custom CPUs have industry-leading power, performance, and area.
Role type
Senior IC CPU STA CAD Engineer
Builds
Custom CPU designs for Qualcomm's computing platforms
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU Design / Static Timing Analysis
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Static Timing Analysis (STA), Python, Tcl, timing closure (ECO), PPA optimization, EDA tool integration, LVF/CCS/SSI/NBTI concepts, automation scripting
Preferred skills
AI techniques for EDA workflows, log analysis, root-cause investigation, metrics mining, web/database/dashboard visualization, Synthesis/PnR experience
Technologies
Python, Tcl, EDA tools
Responsibilities
Architect and recommend methodology improvements for PPA; Maintain, support, and debug STA and timing closure flows; Provide methodology guidance and tools support to physical design teams; Collaborate with EDA vendors to define roadmap and resolve tool issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
