Mask Layout Designer

Mask Layout Designer

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G, ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 6G's potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age, and this is where you come in.

QCT WAN RFIC design group is seeking an experienced Mask Layout Designer to fulfill both block and project lead level roles working in a very large team environment.

Responsibilities will vary depending on experience and expertise. The layout designer will be responsible for physical design of RF and analog circuits in a fast-paced environment. Detailed custom layout including floorplan, placement, routing, verification, and release of final database for high frequency RF circuits. Provide an accurate schedule and plan to meet project milestones, debug complex verification errors, mentor junior layout designers, able to lead a team to deliver high quality layout that meets design requirements, understanding of hierarchical planning and integration, chip design from top down and bottom up through tapeout. Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., SKILL, Python, and Perl) to improve layout efficiency, verification/debug workflows, and data checks.

Required for this Role:

• Associate degree / Certificate with experience and/or education in the following:
• RF high frequency circuit custom layout at chip, block, and device levels
• Basic automation scripting (SKILL, Python, and/or Perl) for layout/verification flows

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with at least one to two year of experience in the following:
• Custom layout high frequency RF circuits, at chip, block, and device levels including LNA, mixer, opamp, bias, LDO, VCO, etc…
• Cadence Virtuoso XL
• Siemens Caliber DRC/ERC/LVS verification and debugging tools
• Automation scripting using SKILL, Python, and Perl (development, debug, and maintenance)
• Practical use of AI-assisted tools (e.g., coding assistants) to accelerate scripting, analysis, and documentation while following company security and IP guidelines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience. ORAssociate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience. ORHigh School diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience. • 2+ years of experience using layout design and verification tools (e.g., cadence, LVS, rmap).

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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$40.77 - $61.15