Staff Mixed-Signal Digital Design Engineer

About the Role

Join Qualcomm's Mixed-Signal IP Digital Design team based in Cork, Ireland, where you will contribute to the development of advanced, high-performance, and energy-efficient mixed-signal IPs. The team comprises architects, ASIC designers, protocol specialists, digital signal processing engineers, and algorithm developers focused on next-generation products in mobile, computing, automotive, and AI fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement digital components of mixed-signal IPs, including SerDes, DDR, PLL, DAC, ADC, and sensor interfaces.
• Utilize principles from computer architecture and digital signal processing to enhance power, performance, and area efficiency of IP blocks.
• Employ ASIC design tools such as lint checking, CDC analysis, DFT, synthesis, formal verification, and static timing analysis to validate and refine designs.
• Collaborate with design verification teams to develop test plans, validate the RTL, and resolve issues.
• Partner with physical design teams for floorplanning and physical implementation phases.
• Draft design specifications and comprehensive documentation.
• Support silicon bring-up and debugging activities alongside testing teams.

Candidate Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in ASIC digital design, from microarchitecture definition to RTL coding.
• Proficiency with front-end ASIC design tools including Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler, Modelsim, VCS, Spyglass, and Primetime.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive within a collaborative, high-performance engineering team.
• Preferred experience areas: low-power digital design, computer architecture, digital signal processing algorithms, scripting languages (Python, Perl), and hands-on work with mixed-signal IPs such as SerDes standards (USB, PCIe, MIPI, UFS), DDR PHYs, timing circuits (PLL, DLL, FLL), data converters (DAC, ADC), or sensors.

Location and Work Environment

This position is located in Cork, Ireland—an economic hub with a diverse workforce and excellent quality of life. The city offers great connectivity with nearly 50 international flight routes including transatlantic options.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Qualcomm is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary package with stock options and performance bonuses.
• Parental leave benefits including maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan and pension matching scheme.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Relocation and immigration support if applicable.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including life, medical, income, and travel policies.
• Subsidized memberships supporting physical and mental wellness.
• Bicycle purchase scheme and access to employee-run sports and social clubs (running, football, chess, badminton, etc.).

Additional Information

Qualified candidates may also have a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years applicable experience or a PhD with 2+ years experience in ASIC design or related fields. Variations in experience requirements can be considered for candidates demonstrating the necessary competencies.

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