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Physical Design Engineer, Staff

@ Qualcomm Canada ULC

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Toronto, Ontario

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Overview

Qualcomm Canada ULC is hiring a Staff Physical Design Engineer to drive backend ASIC implementation, including floorplanning, place and route, clock tree synthesis, timing closure and physical verification. The role requires 7+ years of physical design experience and a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent. The posting lists a salary range of $129,600 to $179,600, plus a discretionary bonus and RSU grants.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive backend implementation flow, floorplanning and block partitioning
  • Place and route with focus on power and area optimization
  • Clock tree synthesis and static timing closure
  • Physical verification (DRC, LVS, ERC) and EM/IR signoff
  • Support front-end team in PPA optimization

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent
  • 7+ years of physical design experience
  • Low-power design experience desired
  • SoC design experience desired
  • Advanced technology node experience desired

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EDA tools

Benefits mentioned

Stock options
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Employer posting date
2026-09-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-31
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience7+ years
Work settingOffice
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyElectrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Stock or equity

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Job description


Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm ASIC Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path. Replacement Position.

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.

What You’ll Do

  • Drive the backend process through the entire implementation flow

  • Floor-planning/ Block Partitioning /Power Planning

  • Support Front-End team in performing PPA optimization trials

  • Leverage LLM and EDA tools to drive PPA optimization

  • Place & Route with special focus on power and area optimization

  • Clock Tree Synthesis/Inspection/Optimization

  • Static timing verification and timing closure experience

  • Perform physical verification and fixing (DRC, ANT, DFM, LVS, ERC,…)

  • Perform EM/IR signoff and address power integrity issues.

What You’ll Need

  • 7+ years of Physical Design experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent

  • Low-Power Designs experience desired

  • SOC design experience is desired

  • Advanced technology node experience desired

About You

  • Extremely detail oriented

  • Great collaboration and communication skills

  • Superb analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Good scripting skills

  • Drives for consistency

  • Takes personal pride in high standard of outputs

  • Self-motivated and self-managing

Applicants: 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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$129,600.00 - $179,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.

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

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