2026 Campus Hire_ Associate Engineer_ HW

Qualcomm; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Chennai is seeking an Associate Engineer to contribute to hardware and software design. The ideal candidate will work on modem and multimedia technologies, engaging in SOC design and validation. Candidates with a strong problem-solving mindset, teamwork ability, and a background in computer science or electrical engineering are encouraged to apply. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity in the innovative telecommunications industry.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work in teams.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform SOC design and validation.
• Support RF and Analog layout tasks.
• Engage in Low Power Design activities.
• Assist in Board and FPGA Design.

Skills

Verilog

C/C++

Tcl/Perl/shell-scripting

RTL design

OO programming

Wireless communications

RF/Analog Design

Excellent analytical skills

Team collaboration

Good verbal communication

Education

Associate's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cadence

SpectreRF

Job description

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Overview

We know our employees’ ideas change the world. For more than three decades, we’ve been a global leader in mobile technology, continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Working with customers across industries — from automotive to health care, from smart cities to robotics— we continue to accelerate innovation and unlock new possibilities in a time where everything is connected. By joining the Qualcomm family, you too can bring the future forward faster. Qualcomm is looking for an energetic, creative and self-driven engineer to work in Modem, Multimedia, Connectivity, Computer Vision and Image Processing, software implementation and hardware acceleration. The work will directly influence the various subsystems within the SoC. The ideal candidate would have very strong problem solving and analytical skills combined with creativity and a passion for innovation. They would be able to carry forward that new idea, concept, and/or application that will propel systems to new levels of effectiveness and efficiency. At Qualcomm you will perform detailed technical analysis, translate ideas into models, SW and/or HW and work closely with other teams to help deliver real products. At Qualcomm, the sky's the limit. College Graduates play important roles everywhere in the company. Many of our 27,000+ employees join us right out of school because we're working on the cutting edge in wireless. Complex wireless devices are only as powerful as the software that runs them. As a software engineer, you will develop, implement and maintain multimedia, gaming and application software for the world's leading-edge mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• SOC & Hard Macro Physical Design


• SOC Validation & Debug


• RF & Analog Layout


• RF/Analog/Mixed Signal/Power IC Design


• Low Power Design


• Board and FPGA Design


• Digital ASIC Design


• Design/SOC Verification


• CAD Solution Engineer


• Design for Test (DFT)


• CPU Design

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Must have educational background in one or more of the following areas:

• Verilog or VHDL, C/C++, Tcl/Perl/shell-scripting. RTL design experience and/or strong OO programming knowledge


• Knowledge of wireless/wired communications and protocols or graphics/video multi-media is a plus.


• Knowledge in PLL, LNA, OpAmp, CMOS, ADC/DAC, Cadence, SpectreRF, or Layout is required in RF/Analog/Mixed Signal IC Design.


• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.


• Ability to collaborate and work in teams.


• Good verbal and written communication skill

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

Applicants

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Telecommunications