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Qualcomm

Staff SOC Physical Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$154K - $210K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: This individual leads ... Design Flow of high-speed DDR, graphics, physical verification flows, micro-architecture, SOC ...

Qualcomm

Staff SOC Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$161K - $210K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: This individual leads ... Design Flow of high-speed DDR, graphics, physical verification flows, micro-architecture, SOC ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141K - $145K/yr

In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Beaverton, OR

$141K - $145K/yr

In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

San Diego, CA · On-site

$144K - $148K/yr

In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

San Jose, CA

$150K - $277K/yr

In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Austin, TX · On-site

$134K - $138K/yr

We are seeking a seasoned Physical Design technical leader with deep expertise in high-performance ... Experience with large SOC designs (>20M gates) with frequencies in excess of 1GHZ. Shown ability to ...

Micron

Senior SOC Physical Design Engineer, HBM

Richardson, TX · On-site

$123K - $127K/yr

... Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * Minimum three to five years of experience in a related physical design or SoC implementation role. * Experience with signal ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Austin, TX

$134K - $138K/yr

We are seeking a seasoned Physical Design technical leader with deep expertise in high-performance ... Experience with large SOC designs (>20M gates) with frequencies in excess of 1GHZ. Shown ability to ...

Nokia

SoC Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

$159K - $164K/yr

You will work on physical design implementation of Optical Network ASICs and will be learning latest technology nodes and developing flow, doing implementation to achieve best in class ASICs, which ...

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As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for soc physical design engineer in the United States is $139,408.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are SoC Physical Design Engineers?

SoC Physical Design Engineers are professionals who specialize in the layout and implementation of System-on-Chip (SoC) designs at the physical level. They are responsible for translating logical circuit designs into physical layouts that can be manufactured on silicon chips. Their tasks include floorplanning, placement, routing, timing analysis, and ensuring design for manufacturability. These engineers work closely with other teams to optimize power, performance, and area (PPA) while meeting strict technical specifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a SoC Physical Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a SoC Physical Design Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, digital logic design, and ASIC/FPGA development, usually supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics, as well as understanding of scripting languages like TCL and Perl, is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for excelling in this role. These competencies ensure precise, efficient chip layouts that meet performance, power, and area targets in complex semiconductor projects.

What are some common challenges faced by SoC Physical Design Engineers during the tape-out phase, and how can they be addressed?

SoC Physical Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as meeting tight timing closure, managing power consumption, and resolving congestion during the tape-out phase. These issues require close collaboration with verification, synthesis, and DFT teams to iteratively optimize the physical layout and ensure all design constraints are satisfied. Effective use of EDA tools, proactive communication, and attention to detail are essential to address last-minute design rule violations and to deliver a high-quality, manufacturable chip on schedule.
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Staff SOC Physical Design Engineer

Staff SOC Physical Design Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

$154K - $210K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Qualcomm rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 209 rated software companies

Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering
General Summary:
This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility of the Physical Design Flow of high-speed DDR, graphics, physical verification flows, micro-architecture, SOC algorithm design and modeling, and methodology, focusing on target power utilization and optimization for system-on-chip (SoC) products and how these features impact power and performance. Responsibilities include: Floor Planning, Clock Tree Synthesis, Place and Route, PDN, Timing analysis and closure. Performs various physical verification checks (such as LVS, DRC, design-for-manufacturing & design-for-yield) at the chip and block levels. Provides schedules and supports cross-functional engineering effort to drive to signoff closure for tapeout. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings and communicates and implements a development plan.
*Telecommuting permitted*
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and three (3) years of experience in a related occupation.
Will also accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and seven (7) years of progressive experience in a related occupation. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.
Pay Range: $154,742.00 - $210,000.00/year
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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

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Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985

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