2026 Campus Hire_ Associate Engineer_ HW

Qualcomm; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited seeks an engineer to contribute to Modem, Multimedia, Connectivity, Computer Vision and image processing within SoC subsystems. You will develop and optimize software and hardware acceleration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge wireless technology.

The role requires strong problem solving, HDL/Verilog/C/C++ skills, and a passion for innovation; a background in RF/Analog/Mixed Signal design is preferred.

Qualifications

• Verifying SoC with embedded processors, communications/ networking ASICs.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain multimedia, gaming and application software for mobile devices.
• Translate ideas into models, SW and/or HW and work with cross-functional teams to deliver real products.
• Perform detailed technical analysis and debugging to optimize SoC subsystems.
• Contribute to design verification and hardware acceleration improvements.

Skills

Verilog

VHDL

C/C++

OO programming

RTL design

Wireless protocols

Debugging

Education

AS degree in CS/EE

Bachelors in CS/EE

Tools

Cadence

SpectreRF

Layout

Job description

Job Description:

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary

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. 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.

• 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:

Verifying SoC with embedded RISC/DSP processors, communications/ networking ASICs.

• 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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