Systems Engineer - Staff

Nutanix; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. leads location and navigation innovation in Santa Clara. This role focuses on GNSS receiver physical layer design, measurement engine subsystems, and cross-functional verification across hardware, firmware, and software teams.

The candidate will design signal processing algorithms, model and verify subsystems, and drive issue resolution with AI-enhanced workflows. Strong academia and industry exposure are valued.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GNSS systems and receiver design.
• Experience with tracking loops, demodulation, and decoding algorithms.
• Experience with fixed-point modeling for hardware verification.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, MATLAB or Simulink and related tools.
• Experience with ML algorithm design and AI-assisted workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design signal processing algorithms for acquiring, tracking, and measuring GNSS signals.
• Model and verify GNSS Measurement Engine subsystems for pre-product and product designs.
• Support hardware, firmware, software, and RF teams in prototype verification.
• Drive cross-functional issue resolution and optimize system performance.

Skills

GNSS knowledge

Receiver design

Demodulation & decoding

Fixed-point modeling

Machine learning design

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Information Systems / CS

Master's degree in Engineering / Information Systems / CS

PhD in Engineering / Information Systems / CS

Tools

RTL hardware concepts

Hardware verification tools

Simulation tools & languages

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems EngineeringGeneral Summary:The QUALCOMM Location Systems Team works on the architecture, design, implementation and validation of algorithms for world-class location and navigation technology, from concept to commercialization. This position is focused primarily on GNSS-based location and navigation, in particular the physical layer or Measurement Engine part of the GNSS receiver. Main responsibilities for this position include:Design the signal processing algorithms for acquiring, tracking, and measuring GNSS signalsModel, simulate, and verify GNSS Measurement Engine sub-systems that are part of functional pre-product and final product design implementationSupport hardware, firmware, software and RF teams with verification of GNSS receiver prototypes and productsProvide system support for debug and performance optimizationDrive resolution of technical issues with cross-functional teamsEscalate issues in an appropriate and timely mannerApply advanced problem solving for complex GNSS receiver subsystems including RF, HW, and FW implementationLeverage AI tools to optimize the system design workflowMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of GNSS systems and receiver designFamiliar with tracking loop, demodulation, and decoding algorithmsFamiliar with digital hardware / RTL design conceptsExperience with fixed-point modeling for hardware verificationExperience with C/C++, Python, Matlab, and/or other simulation and modeling tools/languagesExperience with machine learning algorithm design and implementationExperience using AI tools in the system design workflowQualcomm 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. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.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.Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :$151,800.00 - $227,800.00The 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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers .