Job Overview
Role: CAD/EDA Methodology Engineer Location: Bangalore Experience: 0-1 Year (with conflicting requirements noted: 3+ for Bachelor's, 2+ for Master's, 1+ for PhD) Qualification: B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Electronics or VLSI Key Skills: Python, Perl, C++, CAD/EDA Automation, ASIC Front-End Design, RTL, Linux/Unix, Scripting, AI/ML
Job Description
As a CAD/EDA Methodology Engineer at Qualcomm in Bangalore, you will develop and maintain automation solutions that support ASIC Front-End design teams. The role combines software development with semiconductor engineering, focusing on building scripts, tools, automation frameworks, and infrastructure to improve hardware design engineers' productivity. You will analyze existing design workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement software-based solutions using Python, Perl, C++, and scripting to make engineering processes more efficient, scalable, and reliable. Note: The job description has conflicting experience requirements (0-1 year in skills vs. higher for degrees), so applicants should verify.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Automation Development: Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tools supporting ASIC Front-End design flows; build and improve infrastructure used by hardware design teams.
- Workflow Analysis: Analyze existing engineering workflows and identify opportunities for automation.
- Solution Design & Implementation: Design software solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and usability; implement automation and software solutions using Python, Perl, C++, or similar programming languages.
- Debugging & Troubleshooting: Debug and troubleshoot CAD tools, scripts, and automation frameworks; investigate technical issues and implement appropriate solutions.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with CAD engineers and hardware design teams to understand requirements; deliver automation solutions based on internal engineering requirements.
- User Support: Support internal users in adopting existing and newly developed engineering tools.
- Documentation & Improvement: Contribute to documentation and tool validation activities; improve engineering methodologies and development workflows.
- Innovation: Explore AI/ML-based approaches for improving EDA tools and front-end design productivity.
- Teamwork: Work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable engineering solutions.
Skills and Eligibility Criteria
Educational Background: B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Electronics or VLSI.
Experience: The "Required Skills" section states 0–1 year of experience in CAD/EDA automation, software development, or RTL design. However, the "Minimum Qualifications" section states: Bachelor's degree: 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. Master's degree: 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. PhD: 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. Candidates should verify the applicable requirement on the official Qualcomm application page.
Mandatory Technical Skills:
- Strong programming skills in Python, Perl, C++, or similar languages.
- Good understanding of software development, debugging, and problem-solving techniques.
- Experience or exposure to CAD/EDA automation, software development, or RTL design.
- Basic understanding of ASIC Front-End design flow is desirable.
- Familiarity with RTL concepts is beneficial.
- Experience working in Linux or Unix environments and scripting is a plus.
Competencies:
- Exposure to AI/ML concepts and their application to engineering workflows is advantageous.
- Ability to analyze requirements and design practical software solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to debug issues and identify efficient technical solutions.