Company: QT Technologies Ireland Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: As a Qualcomm Physical Design Engineer, you will work in multiple steps of physical implementation and sign-off for a variety of high‑performance, high‑quality, low‑power world‑class products. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure high standards of performance, power and area, contributing to the successful execution of product development. Qualcomm is actively seeking candidates for physical design engineering positions at our Cork, Ireland location. You will be part of a global team that will drive and execute on all phases of the complete physical implementation for the next generation of premium‑tier Snapdragon SOCs in bleeding‑edge technologies. *Please note this role will require 5 days per week onsite in our Cork office* You Will: Apply knowledge of computer architecture, micro‑architecture, logic design, circuits, and/or physical design to develop and verify high performance and low power CPU designs. Work on the physical implementation from floorplan to GDS for high‑speed complex designs with aggressive PPA targets for CPU designs. Take part in the research of innovative methodologies for pushing the PPA limits for future gen CPU in physical design, including the development of new flows and methodologies. Work with cross‑functional teams on understanding the design in context of physical implementation, timing closure and power optimisation. Demonstrate good understanding of and conducts research on industry trends and innovations in physical design to ensure solutions and deliverables align with best practices. Perform complex analyses using statistics and data predictions to track benchmarks and identify issues or areas for improvement. Work across teams to align on important areas of PPA improvement and ensure targets are met; ensures designs are innovative and compatible with highest standards. We Would Love To See: 7+ years of relevant experience in Physical Design in the area of CPU designs. Evaluates the design process from conceptualisation to productisation (i.e., architecture definition, feasibility, pre‑silicon design and verification, and post‑silicon validation) that meet customer and industry standards. Writes detailed technical documentation (e.g., feature descriptions, architectural descriptions, verification test plans, and implementation details, etc.) for CPU designs. Very strong knowledge of entire PD flow from netlist to GDS (Floorplanning, Power planning, Placement/CTS/Routing and corresponding optimisation steps). Hands‑on experience and knowledge of tools for physical design implementation in advanced technologies nodes (7nm and below). Good expertise in CLP/FV front end. Expertise in clock tree synthesis (CTS) for high‑speed and low‑power designs. Excellent understanding of STA and timing closure methodologies, including trade‑offs for congestion/routing/power. Good understanding of power analysis and power integrity analysis. Comfortable with Physical Verification and DRC closure. Expert in automation skills using Perl and TCL and able to develop/support flows related to physical design. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multi‑disciplinary, fast‑paced engineering environment. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. *References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfil the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.* Where you will be working: Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies. There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life. A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes. Equal Opportunities: We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification. What’s On Offer: Salary, stock and performance related bonus Maternity/Paternity Leave Employee stock purchase scheme Matching pension scheme Education Assistance Relocation and immigration support (if needed) Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well‑being Bicycle purchase scheme Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more Qualcomm Policy Statements: 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. Contact: If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology innovator is seeking a CPU Micro-architecture and RTL Design Engineer in Cork, Ireland. In this role, you will work on high-performance, low-power devices by defining and optimizing microarchitecture. The position requires solid knowledge of microprocessor architecture and RTL design, along with scripting skills. A Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and related experience are essential, with opportunities for collaboration and innovative work in a vibrant location. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading tech company in Cork is seeking a Physical Design Engineer to drive high-performance, low-power product designs. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and innovation in physical design methodologies. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in physical design, strong knowledge of the entire PD flow from netlist to GDS, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and requires onsite work five days a week. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company: QT Technologies Ireland Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high-performance, high-quality, low-power world‑class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross‑functional groups to determine product execution path. We are hiring talented engineers for CPU RTL development targeted for high performance, low power devices. As a CPU Micro‑architecture and RTL Design Engineer, you will work with chip architects to conceive of the micro‑architecture, and also help with architecture/product definition through early involvement in the product life‑cycle. *Please note this role will require 5 days per week onsite in our Cork office* What will you be doing? Performance exploration. Explore high performance strategies working with the CPU modelling team. Microarchitecture development and specification. From early high‑level architectural exploration, through micro architectural research and arriving at a detailed specification. RTL ownership. Development, assessment and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals. Functional verification support. Help the design verification team execute on the functional verification strategy. Performance verification support. Help verify that the RTL design meets the performance goals. Design delivery. Work with multi‑functional engineering team to implement and validate physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability and power. What are we looking for? Thorough knowledge of microprocessor architecture including expertise in one or more of the following areas: instruction fetch and decode, branch prediction, instruction scheduling and register renaming, out‑of‑order execution, integer and floating point execution, load/store execution, prefetching, cache and memory subsystems. Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL. Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools. Knowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implications. Understanding of low‑power microarchitecture techniques. Understanding of high‑performance techniques and trade‑offs in a CPU microarchitecture. Experience using a scripting language such as Perl or Python. Where you will be working Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies. There’s a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life. A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes. Equal Opportunities We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification. What's on Offer Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy: Salary, stock and performance related bonus. Maternity/Paternity Leave. Employee stock purchase scheme. Matching pension scheme. Education Assistance. Relocation and immigration support (if needed). Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance. Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well‑being. Bicycle purchase scheme. Employee run clubs, including running, football, chess, badminton + many more. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field. *References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.* 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 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. 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 or any other company location. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview QT Technologies Ireland Limited – Engineering Group, Software Engineering. Qualcomm is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of rack management software for AI accelerator products in data center environments. This role spans provisioning, monitoring, orchestration, and lifecycle management across heterogeneous hardware and software stacks. Please note: this role will require 5 days per week onsite in our Cork office. Responsibilities Architect and implement software solutions for rack provisioning, monitoring, and workload deployment. Interface with rack hardware (BMC, PDU, CDU, PCIe switches) using Redfish, SNMP, and IPMI protocols. Integrate rack management software with orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Foreman). Collaborate with ODMs, ISVs, and internal teams to define and deliver scalable rack software solutions. Develop dashboards and telemetry pipelines using Prometheus and Grafana. Support firmware updates, crash dump parsing, and remote diagnostics across rack components. Ensure secure boot, VLAN separation, and QoS enforcement for multi-tenant environments. Contribute to software EBOM and protocol documentation with Pegatron and other partners. Build and maintain unified dashboard for Rack Management. Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of experience in infrastructure software development. Proficiency in Python, C++, and shell scripting. Experience with Redfish APIs and DCIM tools (e.g., Sunbird, Schneider Electric). Familiarity with Foreman, Ansible, Chef, and Puppet for provisioning and configuration. Strong understanding of server hardware, networking, and storage systems. Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills. Experience with OpenBMC tools like Gigabyte Pod Manager. Knowledge of AI workload orchestration tools (e.g., Kubeflow, K8s). Exposure to scalable telemetry systems and log aggregation pipelines. Familiarity with rack-level lifecycle management. Where you will be working Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people employed by over 170 overseas companies. There is growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, offering an excellent quality of life. Cork Airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations, including transatlantic routes. Equal Opportunities We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification. What’s on Offer Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy: Salary, stock and performance related bonus Maternity/Paternity Leave Employee stock purchase scheme Matching pension scheme Education Assistance Relocation and immigration support (if needed) Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being Bicycle purchase scheme Employee run clubs, including running, football, chess, badminton, and more Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. *References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possess the required competencies. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may email disability-accommodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found on the careers site. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. 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. To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or submit profiles, applications or resumes. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or to Qualcomm employees. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global technology leader is looking for a CAD Development Engineer in Cork, Ireland. This role focuses on developing advanced physical implementation tools for Power, Performance, and Area optimization. Candidates must possess strong Physical Design experience and a background in collaborative environments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, addressing challenges in deep sub-micron technologies. The role requires on-site presence in Cork, offering a dynamic work environment with ample growth opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company: QT Technologies Ireland Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is a leader in wireless innovation, shaping the future of connected devices. Our cutting‑edge technologies power billions of products worldwide, and our low‑power Machine Learning (ML) solutions set the standard for efficiency and scalability. Role Overview: Join Qualcomm's NPU Architecture team as a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in PyTorch/C++ development. In this role, you will create and optimize critical technologies for our compiler, quantization processes, ML workloads, and performance optimizations. You will also collaborate directly with strategic customers to deliver impactful solutions, shaping the future of energy‑efficient ML technology. Your work will empower the world’s lowest‑power ML solution, deployed in more devices globally than any other. Key Responsibilities: Develop and enhance ML compilers using PyTorch and C++ tailored for Qualcomm’s Neural Processing Unit (NPU) architecture. Design and implement advanced quantization techniques to improve model efficiency and accuracy. Optimize ML workloads for deployment across diverse devices, ensuring top‑tier performance and energy efficiency. Work directly with strategic customers to address specific challenges and deliver tailored ML solutions. Collaborate with architecture and software engineering teams to integrate cutting‑edge ML technologies into Qualcomm platforms. Research, prototype, and implement innovative solutions in ML compiler design and system‑level optimizations. Evaluate and debug ML performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks in complex workflows. Create thorough technical documentation to share knowledge and advancements with the team. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related discipline. Strong expertise in PyTorch and C++ programming. Experience with ML workload analysis, compiler development, and quantization techniques. Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or ONNX is a plus. Proven track record of solving complex performance and efficiency challenges in hardware‑aware ML solutions. Ability to work collaboratively with strategic customers and deliver impactful results. Excellent analytical skills and ability to thrive in a high‑performance team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ML model deployment on hardware accelerators such as GPUs, TPUs, or NPUs. Understanding of system‑level architecture and low‑level programming. Contributions to ML research or publications in relevant fields are an advantage. Why Join Qualcomm? At Qualcomm, you’ll be part of an innovative team that drives impactful advancements in ML technology. As a member of the NPU Architecture team, you’ll work directly with strategic customers to create customized solutions while shaping the future of energy‑efficient ML. Your contributions will support technology that powers more devices worldwide than any other ML solution. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 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. 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). Contact: If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Company: QT Technologies Ireland Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: About the Role: We’re seeking an experienced CAD Development Engineer with a strong background in Physical Design and Automation. In this role, you will: Develop advanced physical implementation tools and methodologies to optimize PPA (Power, Performance, Area) , improve quality, and accelerate design cycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency in design flows. Key Responsibilities: Enable technology and develop reference flows for advanced nodes (below 4nm), addressing deep sub-micron challenges. Interface with EDA vendors to deliver production-ready toolsets and enhance PPA metrics across multiple blocks. Partner with core and SoC design teams to create solutions for advanced multi-die implementations and next-generation process nodes. Validate solutions across end-to-end PD domains: synthesis, PnR, timing sign-off, and physical verification. Work closely with vendors, PD teams, and IP teams to resolve issues in technology enablement and PD execution. *Please note this role will require 5 days per week onsite in our Cork office* Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field. What We’re Looking For: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering (Master’s preferred). Strong understanding of CMOS circuit design and VLSI concepts. Minimum 6 years of Physical Design experience, including: Floorplanning for advanced nodes (4nm and below). Place & Route expertise using Synopsys Fusion Compiler and/or Cadence Innovus. Deep knowledge of placement, CTS (skew balancing), congestion mitigation, and legalization. DRC debugging and sign-off physical verification using Calibre. Familiarity with tech LEFs, standard cell libraries, and advanced node DRC rules. Proven ability to implement PPA-critical cores and make trade-off decisions. Timing closure experience with PrimeTime/Tempus, IR analysis, GDS export. Strong scripting skills (PERL/TCL/Python) and proficiency in Linux/Unix environments. Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Experience working in large teams and meeting project milestones. Why Join Us? Work on leading-edge technologies powering next-generation products. Be part of a high-performing global team that values innovation and collaboration. Enjoy career growth opportunities and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment. Location: Cork, Ireland Cork is Ireland’s second-largest economic hub and one of Europe’s Top 20 business locations, hosting over 170 international companies and employing 39,000 professionals. With excellent quality of life, cultural diversity, and connectivity to nearly 50 international destinations, Cork offers an ideal setting for work and life. About Us: Qualcomm Cork, a greenfield site based in the beautiful harbour city of Cork opened its doors in August 2013 and has been growing ever since across our QCT Engineering, OneIT and HR teams. The Cork QCT engineering team is continuing to expand. Our engineers work on all aspects of leading-edge technology, including Analog Mixed Signal, Security, Power Management, Sensors, Machine Learning, Modelling, Validation, Design Automation, Automotive and Physical Design. We are the R&D engine that benefits the world in three ways: Enabling Customers, Transforming Industries and Enriching Lives. What's on Offer: Salary, stock and performance related bonus Maternity/Paternity Leave Employee stock purchase scheme Matching pension scheme Education Assistance Relocation and immigration support (if needed) Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being Bicycle purchase scheme Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more. *References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies. 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 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. 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. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading technology firm in Cork is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer with expertise in PyTorch and C++ to join their NPU Architecture team. The role involves developing advanced ML compilers, optimizing workloads, and collaborating with strategic customers to create customized solutions. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Computer Science or a related field, with a strong analytical mindset and proven experience in ML technologies. Join a team that drives impactful innovations in energy-efficient ML solutions worldwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global technology company in Cork is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design and development of rack management software for AI accelerator products. You will implement software solutions, integrate with orchestration platforms, and develop telemetry systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in software development, particularly in Python and C++. This full-time position requires on-site presence, celebrating an innovative work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
