Software CAD Engineer

About the Company and Location

QT Technologies Ireland Limited operates within the Engineering Group, specifically the ASICS Engineering division. The company is situated in Cork, County Cork, Ireland, an economic hub known for its diverse workforce and excellent quality of life. The Cork site, established in 2013, supports cutting-edge technology development including advanced semiconductor nodes and various engineering disciplines.

Job Overview

The Global CAD team at Qualcomm designs and implements RTL to GDSII flows for advanced low power and high performance System on Chips (SoCs) that power state-of-the-art chipsets. The position involves software development within the Front-End CAD Team, contributing to next-generation design flows in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create software tools for design automation and reference workflow development.
• Meet project milestones effectively ensuring timely delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve development issues throughout all project phases.
• Collaborate with development teams to maintain high code quality standards.
• Propose enhancements to methodologies, quality assurance processes, compilation environments, and documentation.
• Support design teams with tool usage assistance and debugging.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related Science or Engineering discipline.
• Minimum one year experience programming with Python.
• Preferred: software engineering background; experience with Electronic Design Automation (EDA) is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Git Source Control Management and strong Linux operating system skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging capabilities.
• Knowledge of C++ is an asset.
• Understanding of RTL languages (Verilog, System Verilog) and design verification is desirable.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a geographically dispersed development team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Environment and Values

The role is based onsite in Cork, a notable European location with excellent transportation connectivity. Qualcomm fosters an inclusive culture, is committed to equal opportunity, and supports employees through various community and philanthropic activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses and stock options.
• Maternity and paternity leave policies.
• Employee stock purchase plan and pension matching.
• Educational support.
• Relocation and immigration assistance.
• Life, medical, income, and travel insurance coverage.
• Subsidized gym memberships and bicycle purchase programs.
• Access to employee clubs such as running, football, chess, and badminton.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Qualcomm is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities without discrimination and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process.

Additional Information

The company expects adherence to internal policies including confidentiality and security standards. Recruitment agencies are not authorized to submit candidates for this opening.