IP Standard Cell Team Front-End Characterization Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Job Overview: STDCELL Characterization Engineer with 5-12 years of experience

Qualification:

• Good understanding of STDCELL Characterization using Silicon Smart or equivalent industry tool
• Understanding of different EDA view for logic library like AOCV, POCV, LVF, EM, UPF, MIS etc
• In-depth knowledge in functionality of CMOS combinatorial logic and sequential circuit and layout, and standard cell modeling, extraction and characterization.
• Experience in EDA tool/flow/methodology, product and IP developments.
• Knowledge of scripting language is mandatory (Proficient in PERL/SHELL scripting) TCL, and knowledge on SNPS tools is a plus
• The candidate needs to have strong communication and interpersonal skills to champion initiatives internally and externally.
• The candidate needs to possess Technical, analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Hands-on experience characterizing physical IPs
• Strong experience with simulation tools like  Monte Carlo, Hspice, Finesim, Nanosim, Hsim etc. and Synopsys liberty format description is required.
• STDCELL IP characterization flow development
• Knowledge of the complete characterization flows, library validation and timing/ power characterization methodologies for standard cells.
• Good understanding of CMOS circuit design fundamentals
• Familiarity with Simulators (HSPICE, FineSim), understanding of schematic and parasitic extraction, liberty syntax requirements, CCS, statistical characterization, Verilog models, STA and power analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience on APL model generation for RH IR drop analysis.
• Hands-on experience on IP modeling (Verilog)
• 3P benchmarking / STA basics /comparisons at liberty level
• The candidate should have B.Tech or M.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/VLSI Design Engineering

Job Overview:

• Good understanding of digital circuits
• Hands-on experience characterizing physical Ips
• Automation skills
• Good understanding of CMOS circuit design fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple projects is critical

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in the area of timing characterization and IP modeling (Verilog and VHDL at cell level) is required.
• APL model generation for RH IR drop analysis is required.
• AOCV/LVF working experience/understanding is required
• Hands-on experience characterizing physical IPs for advanced process geometries like 7nm, 5nm, 4nm is a must.
• Experience in the standard cell domain will be preferred (Silicon Smart/Liberate).
• Proficient in Python/PERL scripting.
• Strong experience with simulation tools like Hspice, Finesim, Nanosim, Hsim etc. and Synopsys liberty format description is required.
• Solid understanding of ASIC tapeout flows and tools like Primetime, Synopsys Design compiler, Talus, ICC is added advantage.
• Good understanding of CMOS circuit design fundamentals is highly desired.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple projects is critical

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Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found

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Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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