cad-tool-development jobs in San Diego

Develop critical CAD tools and algorithms for Qualcomm's emulation infrastructure, focusing on synthesis, partitioning, place-and-route, and clock optimization for SoC designs. Optimize compute and storage, mentor team members, and apply software design principles in a Linux environment using industry-standard EDA flows.…See more Requires 2+ years of C++ development, CAD tool development, or ASIC/FPGA design experience, with hands-on knowledge of RTL synthesis, VLSI concepts, and data structures/algorithms.

Develop critical CAD tools and algorithms for VLSI emulation at Qualcomm, focusing on RTL synthesis, clock tree optimization, place-and-route, and partitioning for complex SoCs. Write C++ software leveraging industry-standard CAD technologies and Linux infrastructure, with responsibilities ranging from algorithm design to mentoring team members.…See more This role requires strong software engineering fundamentals (data structures, design patterns, algorithms) combined with hands-on ASIC/FPGA and CAD tool development experience.