Qualcomm India Private Limited
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering
General Summary:
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Technical Manager – Frontend CAD/EDA to lead the development, deployment, and continuous optimization of front-end CAD/EDA methodologies across multiple SoC programs. This role will drive innovation in design automation, RTL quality, synthesis, and formal verification , while building scalable infrastructure and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong people leadership, and a passion for advancing CAD methodologies through AI/ML-driven automation and robust scripting frameworks.
Frontend CAD/EDA Flow Architecture
- Architect, implement, and manage front-end CAD/EDA flows for SoC design creation and integration.
- Own and optimize flows including RTL linting, CDC, compilation/elaboration checks, synthesis, and formal verification .
- Define and enforce RTL quality standards and metrics to improve design robustness and reduce downstream issues.
Automation & AI/ML Innovation
- Lead AI/ML-driven automation initiatives to improve design workflows, tool efficiency, and productivity.
- Develop predictive analytics for RTL quality, failure classification, and debug optimization .
- Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data-driven insights from large-scale design executions.
Tool & Infrastructure Development
- Design and maintain scalable automation frameworks using Python, Perl, Shell scripting, and Makefiles .
- Ensure robust tool integration, configuration management, and flow stability across multiple programs and sites.
- Support design teams with reliable, high-performance CAD infrastructure.
Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with EDA vendors to evaluate, integrate, and support advanced tools and emerging methodologies.
- Act as a technical liaison, influencing vendor roadmaps and driving early adoption of new capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with design, verification, and platform teams to align CAD flows with program milestones.
Technical Leadership & Problem Solving
- Provide deep technical leadership to resolve complex tool, flow, and infrastructure issues .
- Drive root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Mentor teams to develop strong debugging, automation, and architectural skills.
People & Program Leadership
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of CAD/EDA engineers across multiple locations.
- Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, ownership, and agility .
- Manage multiple priorities across parallel SoC programs in a fast-paced environment.
Education
- B.E./B.Tech in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
- Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience
- 18+ years of progressive experience in the VLSI industry , with deep expertise in frontend CAD/EDA tools, flows, and infrastructure .
- Proven experience leading CAD teams supporting large-scale SoC programs .
Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of SoC front-end design flows and EDA ecosystems .
- Expertise in RTL quality checks, synthesis, formal verification, and tool integration .
- Strong programming and scripting skills ( Python, Perl, Shell, Makefiles ).
- EDA Algorithm
AI/ML & Automation
- Experience applying AI/ML techniques to CAD automation and design optimization.
- Strong data analysis mindset for improving flow efficiency and predictability.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and vendors .
- Proven ability to manage complexity, scale solutions, and lead through change.
- Opportunity to shape next-generation CAD/EDA methodologies for advanced SoC designs.
- High-impact leadership role with visibility across engineering and executive teams.
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture.
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