Software CAD Engineer - Cork, Ireland at Qualcomm in Cork, Ireland
- Company: Qualcomm
- Location: Cork, Ireland
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 1+ years
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
The Global CAD team defines and enables the RTL to GDSII flows for variety of advanced low power and high performance SOCs, enabling state-of-the-art chipsets from Qualcomm. We are looking for a software engineer for our Front-End CAD Team in Cork. You will join the Global SoC organization at Qualco…
Job description
- The Global CAD team defines and enables the RTL to GDSII flows for variety of advanced low power and high performance SOCs, enabling state-of-the-art chipsets from Qualcomm.
- We are looking for a software engineer for our Front-End CAD Team in Cork. You will join the Global SoC organization at Qualcomm to develop software tools that enable next-generation design flows.
Responsibilities
- Develop software for design automation and reference flows
- Execute and deliver project goals in a timely manner
- Resolve issues in all phases of development to assure smooth project execution
- Collaborate with other members of the development team to ensure code quality
- Identify and suggest improvements to existing working methodology, QA process, compilation environment, documentation
- Provide tool support and issue debugging services to design teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or computer science
- 1+ years’ experience with Python programming language
- • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Background in software engineering (background in EDA is a plus)
- Experience with Git SCM, strong Linux skills
- Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
- Knowledge of C++ programming languages is a plus
- Knowledge of RTL (Verilog, System Verilog) and design verification domain is a plus
- Ability to work in a geographically distributed development environment
- Good communication skills and personal skills in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced engineering environment
Skills
Required
- Python programming language
Benefits
- 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
- Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
- Subsidised gym membership
- Bicycle purchase scheme
- Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
About Qualcomm
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 (4nm, 3nm, 2nm), 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.