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Qualcomm

Software CAD Engineer

Qualcomm
Ireland · Full-time · Not Applicable

Company

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary

About the Role:

The Global CAD team defines and enables the RTL to GDSII flows for variety of advanced low power and high performance SOCs, enabling state-of-the-art chipsets from Qualcomm.

We Are Looking For a Software Engineer For Our Implementation CAD Team In Cork. You Will Join The Global SoC Organization At Qualcomm To Develop Solutions That Enable Next-generation Design Flows. The Candidate Will

  • Develop solutions for design automation and reference flows
  • Execute and deliver project goals in a timely manner
  • Resolve issues in all phases of development to assure smooth project execution
  • Collaborate with other members of the development team to ensure code quality
  • Identify and suggest improvements to existing working methodology, QA process, compilation environment, documentation
  • Provide tool support and issue debugging services to design teams


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.


OR

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

We Would Love To See

  • Background in software engineering (background in EDA is a plus)
  • Experience with Git SCM, strong Linux skills
  • Experience with Python
  • Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
  • Knowledge of TCL and C++ programming languages is a plus
  • Knowledge of RTL (Verilog, System Verilog) and design verification domain is a plus
  • Ability to work in a geographically distributed development environment
  • Good communication skills and personal skills in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced engineering environment


Keywords: Python software development, RTL, Design Verification

Where you will be working

Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.

There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.

A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.

About Us

Qualcomm Cork, a greenfield site based in the beautiful harbour city of Cork opened its doors in August 2013 and has been growing ever since across our QCT Engineering, OneIT and HR teams.

The Cork QCT engineering team is continuing to expand. Our engineers work on all aspects of leading-edge technology (4nm, 3nm, 2nm), including; Analog Mixed Signal, Security, Power Management, Sensors, Machine Learning, Modelling, Validation, Design Automation, Automotive and Physical Design. We are the R&D engine that benefits the world in three ways: Enabling Customers, Transforming Industries and Enriching Lives.

Giving Back

Employees in Cork have a strong sense of community. We are encouraged through the philanthropic endeavours of the Qualcomm Foundation to support causes that matter to us.

What's On Offer

Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

  • Salary, stock and performance related bonus
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Employee stock purchase scheme
  • Matching pension scheme
  • Education Assistance
  • Relocation and immigration support
  • Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Bicycle purchase scheme
  • Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
  • References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.


Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Posted
Jun 20, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Not Applicable
Location
Cork
Company
Qualcomm

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