Memory Circuit Design Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Oct 7
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's ASIC Engineering group develops high performance, high quality, low power world class products, with ASIC Engineers defining, modeling, designing, optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing and documenting IP (block/SoC) development while collaborating with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path. This role sits in the memory design area, working on embedded SRAM/ROM development via compiler approaches. The engineer will work on memory bit cell characteristics, process variability effects, digital/memory circuit design and layout, and critical path modeling.
What you will do
- Design, build, and maintain systems that power Qualcomm's semiconductors platform
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship high-impact features
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 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.
- Working experience (2+ years) in preferably Memory design
- Compiler approach of developing embedded SRAM/ROM development
- Fundamental know how on bit cell and its characteristics (SNM, WM, Cell current, Standby current, data retention)
- Fundamentals of process variability and its effect on memory design
- Strong understanding of Digital/Memory circuit design/layouts
- Critical path modeling concept, various type of models ( RC, C, Pai, ladder, distributive, etc)
- Good knowledge of semiconductor physics in general. Knowledge of and affinity to IC technology and IP design is mandatory
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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