Staff Wireless Modem Hardware Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 173,680 - 232,600; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a lead engineer in the Engineering Group – Modem Technologies to lead the development of next generation cellular modems across GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, WiFi and 5G.

The role defines models for hardware data-paths and control plane, collaborates with RTL, DV, firmware, and uses scripting to automate workflows, contributing to design reviews and project planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in EE, CE or CS with 3+ years of related experience.
• Strong modeling and design skills for hardware data-paths and control planes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of next generation cellular modems (GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, WiFi, 5G).
• Define, implement and unit-test hardware models and APIs for DV golden reference.
• Collaborate with RTL, DV, firmware and systems teams to integrate models.
• Automate model development and testing workflows using Python/Perl/Shell; contribute to design reviews.

Education

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Job description

General Summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a lead engineer in the Engineering Group – Modem Technologies. This individual will lead, plan, synthesize ambiguous or conflicting requirements and perform the complex responsibility of developing our next generation cellular modems in technologies including GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, WiFi and 5G.

Defines, implements and unit‑tests various tiers of hardware models for the wireless modem hardware data‑paths and control plane using advanced modeling techniques. Develops models that include behavioral, architectural, performance and cycle‑accurate models. Designs the models in terms of what is modeled versus what is not modeled. Creates detailed design specifications for partitioning between blocks, sub‑blocks and interfaces.

Works with cross‑functional teams including hardware RTL design, hardware DV, systems technology and firmware to define model APIs. These APIs allow the models to be integrated into various platforms where they serve as the hardware DV golden reference, system performance validation reference and firmware virtual prototyping platform.

Performs automation using scripting (Python, Perl or Shell) to streamline model development, testing and integration of workflows. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.

Qualifications

Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and at least three years of experience in a related occupation.

Salary Range

$173,680.00 – $232,600.00 per year.

EEO Statement

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.

Accessibility

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