## nCompany:nnQualcomm India Private Limitednn## Job Area:nnEngineering Group, Engineering Group u003e Hardware EngineeringnnGeneral Summary:nnAs a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of whatu0027s 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.nnMinimum Qualifications:nnu2022 Bacheloru0027s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. nOR nMasteru0027s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. nOR nPhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.nnJob Overview:nnAs a CPU Physical Design Timing (STA) Engineer, you will be a key contributor to highu2011performance CPU core and uncore designs, working closely with CPU microarchitecture, RTL, CAD, and physical design teams. nYou will drive timing analysis and closure for complex, multiu2011GHz CPU designs across block, cluster, and fullu2011chip hierarchies, ensuring aggressive frequency and power targets are met.nn## nn## Roles and Responsibilitiesnn * Work closely with CPU microarchitecture, RTL, and DFT teams to understand CPU pipelines, critical paths, and performance goals, and to define, implement, and validate timing constraints.nn * Perform STA for highu2011performance CPU designs at block, cluster, and SoC/topu2011level hierarchies across multiple modes, corners, and scenarios.nn * Analyze timing on frequencyu2011critical CPU paths (core, cache, interconnect,



clocking) and collaborate with RTL and DFT teams to drive logic and microu2011architectural fixes.nn * Provide actionable timing feedback to blocku2011level and topu2011level physical design engineers to enable CPU frequency and timing closure.nn * Partner with CAD and methodology teams to develop, deploy, and enhance CPUu2011specific timing flows and infrastructure.nn * Generate and review timing ECOs (logic and physical) to close setup, hold, noise, and crossu2011talk violations in CPU designs.nn * Contribute to CPU timing methodology definition, best practices, and documentation for consistent signoff quality.nnnnn## nn## Preferred Qualificationsnn * MS degree in Electrical Engineering with ~6+ years of handsu2011on experience in STA and timing closure.nn * Strong experience with STA and timing closure for highu2011performance CPU or processoru2011class SoCs.nn * Expertise in multiu2011clock, multiu2011domain CPU designs with aggressive frequency targets.nn * Experience in deep subu2011micron technology nodes and advanced process technologies.nn * Proven experience performing STA on large CPU/SoC designs with multiu2011scenario and signoffu2011quality closure.nn * Handsu2011on knowledge of timing ECO techniques and their implementation for CPU frequency closure.nn * Solid understanding of standard cell libraries, CPUu2011critical path optimization, and timing tradeu2011offs.nn * Familiarity with circuit modeling, transistor fundamentals, and worstu2011case corner selection for CPU timing signoff.nn * Solid understanding of industryu2011standard synthesis, place u0026 route, and tapeu2011out flows.nn * Excellent communication skills to work effectively with CPU architects, RTL designers, PD,



and CAD teams.nn * Inu2011depth knowledge of timing effects such as noise, crossu2011talk, OCV/variation, and their impact on CPU designs.nn * Working knowledge of CPU/SoC architecture and HDL languages such as Verilog.nnnnnApplicants: 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 [email protected] or call Qualcommu0027s 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).nnQualcomm 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.nnTo 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. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.nnIf you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.n

📌 CPU STA/Timing Engineer (Lead/Staff/Sr Staff) (Bengaluru)
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