IC Package Layout Engineer, Staff

## Company: Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Packaging Engineering General Summary: Role and Responsibilities * Own and drive advanced package selection, new generation product package structure, and configuration optimization. * Responsible for Package/SIP physical design and layout, optimization, DV, and tape out. * Work with multi-functional teams to achieve optimized mechanical, electrical, and thermal performance for various types of chips. * Implement the physical design of packages and modules for SoC. * Interface and coordinate with multi-functional groups throughout Qualcomm on new product package/SiP feasibility analysis, design, and selection. * Define and develop design verification and automation strategy to strengthen and streamline package design and release flows. * Work multi-functionally to optimize package pin out. * Ensure package design is optimized with SI/PI requirements. * Drive methodology, innovations, and efficiency improvements in package design together with vendors and developers on feature development and bug resolution. * Explore, evaluate, and develop new CAD tools, design, and verification flow. * Partner with BU PD team to optimize chip Floorplan and bump placement and optimize the package size. Minimum Qualifications As the IC Package Design Engineer, you demonstrate fundamental knowledge or proven experience in the following: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, or related fields with 3+ years of experience. * Proficient in Cadence APD & SiP. * Basic knowledge in high-speed IO interfaces and electromagnetic field. * Knowledge of IC packaging structures, chip-package, and package-board interaction. * Basic knowledge of electronic packaging process and typical failure modes preferred. Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, material science, or related fields with 5+ years of experience. * Proven fundamentals in electrical, material, thermal, or mechanical engineering fields. * Familiarity with various sophisticated package configurations and assembly/substrate technology (Flip chip BGA, 2.5D/3D Interposer, etc.). * Experience in package design and proficiency in Cadence Allegro platform tools (PCB Editor, Advanced Package Designer, APD/SiP). * Basic understanding of some SI/PI tools (XtractIM, PowerSI, HFSS, Q3D, etc.), package model extraction, S-parameters, and RLGC model. * Basic knowledge of substrate manufacturing process, structure, design rules, and material properties. * Proven understanding of high-speed interfaces, including DDR, PCIe, UCIE, etc. * Experience with Calibre tool and package design reviews. * Knowledge of high-speed layout constraints (crosstalk mitigation, differential pairs). * Solid understanding of Design Rules Check and Design for Manufacturing. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 2+ year of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience. 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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide...