PDK/CAD Design Automation Engineer
Listed on Qualcomm’s official careers site. Posted September 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
Apply on Qualcomm’s careers site →Job description
Company
QUALCOMM SEMICONDUCTORES Y SISTEMAS AVANZADOS DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: In this highly cross functional role, you will be part of the Global Design Enablement team responsible for various aspects of PDK development across Custom, Analog and RF technology nodes. As a member of the CAD team, you will be working closely with Custom, Analog & RF Engineering design community to develop & support customized tools and flows for Schematic & Layout design, Circuit Simulation, IP characterization, Custom/Analog P&R and transistor-level EM/IR flows.
You will also have the responsibility to collaborate with our Foundry and EDA partners to deploy best-in class EDA tools and flows in addition to developing in-house productivity & QoR automation solutions for improving overall design methodology.
Required for this Role
- Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Good understanding of CMOS fundamentals and Circuit Design Concepts
- Strong aptitude for programming and automation
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of industry experience in CAD or PDK development
- Knowledge of Virtuoso suite of tools – Schematic, Layout, Analog Design Environment etc.
- Familiarity with SPICE simulation tools (Hspice, SpectreX/APS, AFS/Solido SPICE , PrimeSim SPICE, ADS, GoldenGate etc.)
- Proficiency in one or more of the programming/scripting languages – SKILL, Python, Perl and TCL.
- Experience with Electromagnic tools, like Peakview and EMX, is a plus.
- Knowledge of FinFet & SOI processes is a plus Educational Requirements: Required: Bachelor's, Electrical Engineerin Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
Applicants
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 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). Qualcomm 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.
To 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. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
More jobs at Qualcomm
Mask Layout Designer
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Memory Mask Layout Designer
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Physical Design Engineer
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
SOC Design Verification Engineer, Staff– Pre-Si/Post-Si Verification
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Similar jobs at other companies
Foundry PDK / Collateral Integration Engineer (CAD/EDA)
Micron Technology · Richardson, TX
Internship - PDK Engineer
Infineon Technologies · Lexington, KY
Physical Design CAD Engineer
Microsoft · United States, Oregon, Hillsboro, California, Mountain View, North Carolina, Raleigh
Staff CAD Design Automation Engineer
Micron Technology · Boise, ID - Main Site
Motion Automation Intelligence- Design Engineer
Genuine Parts · Eden Prairie, MN