I/O Circuit Design Engineer (IP)

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CompanyQualcomm Semiconductor LimitedJob AreaEngineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral SummaryAs a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.This is a design position in the I/O Pad design team working on delivering quality low power I/O IP in state of art CMOS/FinFET technology nodes for Qualcomm’s advanced mobile baseband, Auto, IOE/IOT & consumer products. Join QCT’s IP team in designing and implementing I/Os for Qualcomm’s next generation chipsets. The team is responsible for the complete design lifecycle, from system-level concept to tape out and post-silicon support, of advanced digital and mixed-signal ASIC designs in advanced CMOS/FinFET processes.Responsibilities

• Mixed-signal transistor level circuit design for General Purpose I/O (GPIO) and Custom I/Os, including specialty I/O such as eMMC, SDC, I2C, RGMII, LVDS, SLIMBus, RFFE, SPMI
• Soundwire and multi-level voltage I/Os using low voltage transistors. Circuit design & Simulations for I/O circuitry
• Work with layout, packaging and system engineers to meet design specifications.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  
  

ORMaster’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.Qualifications

• Proven track record of mixed-signal transistor level circuit design in the field of I/Os.
• Recent experience in I/O designs for wireless devices including Low-Power I/O design.
• Solid understanding of related CMOS and FinFET process technology issue.
• Familiar with I/O design methodology & flow, Calibration, JTAG design requirements, understanding of analog circuitry.
• Familiarity with ASIC flow: Synopsys libraries, LEF, CPF, UPF, Place & Route & understanding of top level verification flow.
• Familiar with Power & Signal Integrity and understanding of signal switching, noise & design issues.
• Experience in Cadence Virtuoso (Layout)
• Experience/skills in the following areas are highly valued: SKILL, PERL & TCL scripting, writing Verilog/VHDL, IBIS modeling, characterization and generating .LIBs.
• Familiarity with package/board constraints is a plus
• Proven successful track record as a team player with an engineering team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams in multiple locations.
• Possess accountability and ownership.
• All levels of CMOS & FinFET IC development experience.
  
  

Level Of Responsibility

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
  
  

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