CAD Software Applications Engineer

Company : Qualcomm
Location : San Diego, CA, 92189
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, driving innovation and shaping the future of connectivity. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team in San Diego, to contribute to cutting-edge projects and help us continue to lead the industry.
Role Overview: As an engineer specializing in CAD Tool and Flow software development, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining automation tools and flows. You will be responsible for creating comprehensive documentation, providing support to internal teams, and ensuring the efficiency and reliability of our automation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply engineering principles to develop and optimize CAD tools and flows to enhance productivity, efficiency, and results.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation for automation processes and tools.
- Provide technical support and training to internal teams on CAD automation tools and workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement improvements in automation processes.
- Coordinate issues and initiatives with HW, SW, IT, and EDA engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
- Conduct self-guided research and participate in periodic training to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies and incorporate new methods into daily work.
- Propose and execute innovative solutions to complex problems, contributing to the continuous improvement of our CAD automation capabilities.
Personal Character Traits:
- Detail-Oriented: You have a keen eye for detail and are meticulous in your work, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
- Analytical: You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to understand complex systems and identify areas for improvement.
- Resourceful: You are adept at finding creative solutions to challenges and are not afraid to think outside the box.
- Self-Motivated Learner: You are proactive in acquiring new knowledge and skills through self-guided research, training, and asking insightful questions.
- Problem Solver: Over time, you develop the ability to tackle higher-level problems, propose effective solutions, and execute decisions independently.
- Collaborative: You work well with others, sharing knowledge and supporting team members to achieve common goals.
- Leadership Potential: You demonstrate the ability to take on leadership roles, guiding and mentoring team members, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, GNU Make, and JavaScript.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Plus: Knowledge in VLSI (Very-Large-Scale Integration) design and verification, and EDA tools.
Why Join Qualcomm?
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a global impact.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are a detail-oriented, analytical, and resourceful engineer looking to grow your career in CAD automation, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team!
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORMaster'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.
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 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).
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.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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 :
$115,600.00 - $173,400.00The 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 – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .
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