Cad Engineer - Ams & Custom Layout

Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULCJob Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:
We're looking for a CAD engineer with a custom layout background to set up and support the CAD flows, EDA tools and foundry PDKs our design teams rely on, with a focus on analog/mixed-signal (AMS) design and custom layout. Along with core CAD support, you'll automate design and layout tasks and help bring agentic AI into our AMS and layout flows. A great fit for a layout engineer who loves to code, or a CAD engineer who knows layout. New PositionMinimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.What You'll Do:
Build and maintain agentic AI skills for AMS and custom layout: packaged instructions, scripts and checks that let AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex handle tasks such automatic custom layout optimization and debugHelp AMS design and layout teams adopt agentic AI through documentation, training and demos, and evaluate & benchmark agentic AI for AMS design/layoutSet up and support the CAD design environment and flows for analog and layout design teamsSupport design flows from EDA vendors like Cadence & Synopsys, from schematic capture and simulation through layout, physical verification and parasitic/EM extractionInstall, set up and track foundry PDKsHelp designers and layout engineers resolve tool and flow issues, working with EDA vendors and foundries as neededWrite scripts and utilities in Python, SKILL, TCL and Perl to support design teams and automate AMS design and custom layout tasksWhat You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a related fieldHands-on custom layout experience in Cadence Virtuoso or Synopsys Custom Compiler, including running and debugging DRC/LVSCoding experience, preferably in Python, and comfort working in LinuxInterest in using AI and automation to improve design workflowsExcellent communication and teamwork skillsStrong problem-solving skills and great attention to detailWillingness to learn new knowledge and skillsOptional Preferred Skills:
Cadence SKILL programming or Synopsys Custom Compiler TCL/Python APIsExperience with PDK setup, QA or developmentExperience with AMS simulation (e.G., Spectre, PrimeSim, HSPICE) and environments like ADE or PrimeWaveHands-on use of AI coding agents (e.G., Claude Code, Codex), or experience building LLM-based tools or agentsApplicants:
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 View email address on ca.hrm.tc 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.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$90,100.00 - $135,100.00The 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.
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