Company:QT Technologies Ireland Limited
Job Area:Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Mask Layout Design
General Summary: Qualcomm offers flexible work options tailored to our employee's needs. These include a combination of work from home and working in our brand new, state of the art office in Penrose Dock, Cork. Well-being and life balance are fundamental to Qualcomm as an employer. We recognise and understand that employees have missed spending quality time with loved ones and extended family. As such, Cork Qualcomm policy allows our employees to blend short-term remote working with annual leave.
Develops block, macro, or chip level layouts and floorplans according to project requirements, specifications, and design schematics. Applies understanding of design manuals, established processes, layout elements, and basic electronic principles to create accurate designs that meet project needs. Conducts analyses, tests, and verifies designs using different tools and techniques to identify and troubleshoot issues, and stays abreast of new verification methods. Works with multiple internal and external stakeholders to align on projects, provide updates, and resolve issues.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in a specific relevant technology (e.g., FINFET, CMOS, GATE ARRAY).4+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design).1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.1+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above). Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Reads and interprets moderately complex project requirements, specifications, and schematics to understand block-level to macro-level design needs.Independently builds block level to macro level layouts and floorplans based on understanding of layout techniques, design elements, and electronic principles (e.g., currents, resistance, parasitic).Adheres to established guidelines, processes, design rule manuals, and checklists to ensure designs are high-quality, accurate, and meet standards.Tests and validates block level or macro level designs against specifications using layout and verification tools (e.g., Cadence, LVS, rmap) to identify and resolve errors.Gathers information and conducts analyses and sign-off to identify where an issue has occurred; troubleshoots and debugs moderately complex technical issues.Identifies and recommends ways to improve or automate processes and practices in order to increase efficiency of one's work.Maintains up-to-date awareness of industry trends and developments related to mask layout tools and techniques; applies best practices to create and improve builds.Adapts to significant changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.Manages individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables; helps team members do the same.Collaborates with engineers, team members, and other stakeholders to align on needs, share status updates, and troubleshoot issues. Level of Responsibility: Works under some supervision.Provides some supervision/guidance to other members; does not have direct reports.Decisions are moderate in nature. Errors are detected and corrected with relatively minor financial impact or effect on projects, operations, or customer relationships.Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information that may be somewhat complex to others who may have limited knowledge of the subject in question.Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions).Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.Creativity is needed to draft original documents, imagery, or work products within established guidelines.Deductive and inductive problem solving is required; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem. 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.
Equal Opportunities We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.
What's on Offer Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:
Salary, stock and performance related bonusMaternity/Paternity LeaveEmployee stock purchase schemeMatching pension schemeEducation AssistanceRelocation and immigration support (if needed)Life, Medical, Income and Travel InsuranceSubsidised memberships for physical and mental well-beingBicycle purchase schemeEmployee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many moreMinimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic 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.OR Associate's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field and 6+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.OR High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of experience designing custom layouts in relevant domain (e.g., analog, mixed signal, RF, digital design), or related work experience.4+ years of experience using layout design and verification tools (e.g., cadence, LVS, rmap). *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.
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