Software CAD Engineer - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm

Cork, IEonsitePosted Jul 27, 2026
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Skills

pythonc++

About the role

Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

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.

You will:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or computer science

3+ years’ experience with Python programming language

We would love to see:

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

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.

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. 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.

Equal Opportunities & Equal Pay

Giving Back

Employees in Cork have a strong sense of community. We are encouraged through the philanthropic endeavours of the Qualcomm Foundation to support causes that matter to us.

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

Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Bicycle purchase scheme

Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree 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 can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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 .

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