Foundry Engineer for Advanced Technology, Sr. Staff

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a highly motivated Foundry Engineer to drive the bring-up, qualification, and ramp of advanced semiconductor technologies for the Automotive business. You'll collaborate closely with teams and external partners to define the technology roadmap, ensuring robust process integration and reliable performance.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years. A strong background in yield improvement and data analysis is preferred.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration experience.
• 8+ years’ experience in semiconductor process development.
• Proficient in advanced technology processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful bring-up and qualification of semiconductor technologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and foundry partners for technology roadmap.
• Ensure high yield and reliable product performance.

Skills

Semiconductor process development

Yield improvement methodologies

Data analysis skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field

PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Foundry Engineer to drive the successful bring‑up, qualification, and ramp of advanced semiconductor technologies for Qualcomm’s fast growing Automotive business. This role requires close collaboration with both internal cross‑functional teams and external foundry partners to define the technology roadmap, ensure robust process integration, high yield, and reliable product performance. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in defining the automotive product roadmap, improving manufacturing yield, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and debugging complex reliability issues across the product lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
• PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in leading semiconductor process development, integration, yield improvement.
• Proficient in breadth of advanced technology: process flow, device physics, testing, repair scheme, and reliability.
• Solid understanding of yield improvement methodology, including defect Pareto development and failure analysis methodology.
• Strong data analysis and statistical analysis skills; proficiency with data analysis tools for both device and yield analysis.
• Ability to liaise with company internal design, product engineers, supply chain, and external foundry partners to define optimum technology meeting product requirements; build trust with these key internal and external partners to facilitate decisions and accelerate schedules.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity, and passion for bringing a culture of innovation and problem solving through behavior, decisions, and actions.

Pay range: $164,000.00 – $246,000.00

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.