Digital Hardware Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Boulder, CO is seeking a senior digital hardware engineer to contribute to the Wireless R&D group.

You will implement and verify complex digital designs for a Test Base Station (TBS) focused on the 6GR physical layer, collaborating with Systems, RF, SW, and Test teams. The role requires hands-on HDL RTL/verification expertise, FPGA/SOC architecture, and strong communication across disciplines.

Qualifications

• BS in CS/Engineering/IS or related field with 2+ years hardware experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and verify FPGA/SOC designs.
• Translate system requirements into efficient digital implementations.
• Present design reviews to cross-disciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with Systems, RF, SW, and Test engineers.
• Support the commercialization of new HW/features.

Skills

FPGA/ASIC design

HDL (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog)

Design Verification (DV)

PCIe & Ethernet interfaces

SOC interconnects (AXI/AHB/AMBA/...)

Linux development

Lab-based product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS or related

Master's degree with 1+ year EE experience or PhD

PhD in CS/Engineering/IS or related

Tools

FPGA vendor tool suites

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies

General Summary

The Wireless R&D group is focused on developing a Test Base Station (TBS) for verification of QCT mobile chipset functionality. We are seeking a senior digital HW engineer for an exciting opportunity to be involved in the implementation and verification of complex wireless systems. Current focus is on development for the coming 6GR physical layer. The successful candidate will be part of an experienced team working on the latest in wireless standards and digital design with focus on FPGA SOC’s. A successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with Systems, RF, SW, and Test engineers.

Tasks performed by digital HW engineers on the TBS team include:

• Work with project lead to develop, document, and achieve product development milestones and deliverables
• Understanding the latest 3GPP and other specifications
• Translating systems requirements into efficient digital implementations that meet stringent performance specifications
• Architecture, implementation, and verification of FPGA/SOC designs
• Presenting design reviews to cross disciplinary teams
• Supporting the commercialization of new HW and/or features

The Ideal Candidate Would Have

• 2+ year experience in FPGA or ASIC design from RTL/HDL through simulation, synthesis, and on-target verification
• 2+ year experience with VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog and related simulator/synthesis CAD tools
• Experience in HDL Design Verification (DV)
• Understanding and use of high speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, UCIE
• Understanding of SOC interconnect standards such as AXI/AHB/AMBA/Wishbone/JREG/Avalon
• Experience with Linux development environment
• Experience in a Product Development environment with an affinity for hands-on lab work

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with common FPGA vendor tool suites
• Knowledge in signal processing, digital communications, and wireless physical layer specifications
• Experience with git or another version control system
• Experience with Python programming
• Familiar with programming in C/C++ and Matlab
• Familiar with use of Agentic AI frameworks and workflows to enhance productivity and quality
• Experience with High Level Synthesis (HLS)
• Familiar with embedded software design such as RTOS, embedded Linux

EEO Employer

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$129,500.00 - $194,300.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.