Software CAD Engineer – Front-End CAD Team

About the role

Join the Global CAD team at Qualcomm’s Cork site to develop software tools that drive next‑generation RTL‑to‑GDSII flows for advanced low‑power, high‑performance SoCs. You will work on front‑end CAD solutions that enable state‑of‑the‑art chipsets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop software for design automation and reference flows.
• Execute and deliver project milestones on schedule.
• Resolve issues across all development phases to ensure smooth execution.
• Collaborate with the development team to maintain high code quality.
• Identify and suggest improvements to methodology, QA processes, compilation environment, and documentation.
• Provide tool support and debugging services to design teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• At least 1 year of experience with Python programming.
• Background in software engineering; EDA experience is a plus.
• Strong Linux skills and experience with Git version control.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging abilities.
• Ability to work in a geographically distributed environment.

Required skills

• Python
• Git
• Linux
• C++ (plus)
• Verilog (plus)
• SystemVerilog (plus)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge 2‑nm to 4‑nm technology.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Location in Cork, a vibrant city with strong quality of life.