Package Design Engineer - Staff
Santa Clara, CA · San Diego, CAPosted Jul 15, 2026
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Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
## Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Packaging Engineering
General Summary:
Qualcomm Data Center team is developing High performance, Energy efficient server solution for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting-edge technology work!
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.
Skills:
As the IC Package Design Engineer, you demonstrate fundamental knowledge or proven experience in the following:
* Proficient in Cadence APD & SiP and/or Siemens Xpedition Package Designer (xPD).
* Familiar in using Constraint Manager in Package design tool for setting up DFM rules and electrical rules
* Experience in using in-line DRC checking, DFM verification, Electrical Rule Checking (ERC) preferred.
* Basic knowledge in signal-integrity for high-speed IO interfaces, transmission line & electromagnetic field theory.
* Knowledge of IC packaging structures, chip-package, and package-board interaction.
* Basic knowledge of electronic packaging process and typical failure modes preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
* 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.
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