Hardware Design Engineer - Sr Staff (Austin OR San Diego)

Qualcomm; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 162,600 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Austin is seeking experienced engineers to design and develop motherboards and cards for AI systems. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to execute designs from concept to production and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess extensive experience in hardware engineering. The position offers a competitive salary range from $162,600 to $244,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
• Master's and 5+ years or PhD and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
• Experience with circuit design, schematic capture, and hardware measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead schematics design and PCB layouts.
• Collaborate with teams for customer-specific hardware needs.
• Support architecture and design of accelerator SoCs and power delivery systems.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic capture

Hardware design

Collaboration

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Debug tools

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm Cloud System Hardware and Validation Engineering develops cutting-edge rack level AI inference solutions for next generation liquid-cooled data centers. As part of its rapid expansion, the team is looking for experienced engineers to join and contribute to the next round of innovative AI products that Qualcomm intends to bring to the market.

Job Overview

Design and develop motherboards/add in cards/modules for Qualcomm new AI System On Chip (SoC)/System In Package (SIP). Primary responsibilities include working with cross functional teams (mechanical, thermal, SI, PTE, regulatory, validation, manufacturing, etc.) for execution of projects from concept to production. Support rack level design and integration of cards, servers and networking switches.

Responsibilities

• Lead schematics design, PCB layouts, design reviews, component selections, mechanical and thermal designs, and develop test plans.
• Co-develop functional specifications for systems, cards, sub-systems, and rack-level architectures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and ODMs to develop and support customer-specific hardware and system requirements.
• Facilitate consensus on technical trade-offs at hardware, software, and chip design levels.
• Support architecture and card designs including accelerator SoCs, memory, I/O, power delivery, electrical/mechanical integration, and PCB definition/design.
• Participate in the design and development of rack-level inference solutions, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and system-level performance goals.
• Resolve architecture and design issues across system, card, and rack levels.
• Assist in the bring-up and debugging of hardware systems, cards, and rack-level configurations.
• Provide technical oversight of factory and manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and consistency across rack-level deployments.
• Contribute to writing Statements of Work (SOWs) and ODM product requirements; drive technical milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate across multiple development sites, including Qualcomm locations and ODM/JDM partners in Taiwan and internationally.
• Travel to development and customer sites as needed to support rack-level solution deployment and validation.
• Influence and communicate technical recommendations across disciplines and geographic locations.
• Coordinate and deliver technical training for ODMs, with a focus on rack-level system integration and deployment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years hardware engineering/Systems development experience or related work experience.
• 4+ years of experience with circuit design (e.g., digital, analog, RF).
• 4+ years of experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software.
• 4+ years of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, debug tools, etc.

Equal Opportunity and Additional Information

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for applicants with disabilities. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodations during the application process. Qualcomm is also committed to making the workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. We comply with all applicable laws regarding equal employment opportunities.

Pay range and Benefits

Pay range: $162,600.00 - $244,000.00

The pay scale reflects the broad range for this job code and location. Salary is one component of total compensation, which may include discretionary bonuses and RSU grants. Our benefits package supports success at work, at home, and at play. Details discussed with your recruiter and viewable in the benefits information.