Qualcomm

Application Engineer, Senior Staff

Qualcomm$132K — $182K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science or Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field and 4-6 years of related experience.
  • 5+ years of hardware engineering or board-level design experience.
  • Domain knowledge of high-speed interconnect technologies such as DSPs and optics for PAM4 and Coherent transmission.
  • Experience with debugging and troubleshooting high-speed DSPs and optical modules.
  • Knowledge of product documentation including data sheets and user guides.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and R&D for product delivery.
  • Drive technical communication with customers from kickoff to production ramp.
  • Author documentation to assist customers in design processes.
  • Support design of evaluation boards and reference design kits.
  • Validate product performance in real-world applications.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues during customer design validation.
  • Engage in occasional travel for customer and operationalization meetings.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual RSU grants available.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development.
  • Access to a network of industry-recognized experts.
Full Job Description
Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements. Replacement Position

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.

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Additional Job Description

You will be a member of a successful team working on the forefront of technological innovation focused on leading edge technologies, flows and products. You will be working with, and learning from, industry-recognized experts.

As a member of Qualcomm's Connectivity Products Group, you will help enable the next generation of datacenter interconnects by driving the development of direct detect and Coherent DSP products supporting 800Gbps, 1.6Tbps and beyond interconnects spanning a few millimeters to a few hundred kilometers.

How You Will Contribute
  • You will be a member of the team that works closely with Product Management, Sales and R&D to deliver industry-leading products serving the datacenter interconnects market.
  • You will play a key role in delivering the whole product, which includes great support collaterals and support for customers that exceed expectations.
  • You will work with and be a trusted partner to technical experts at leading optical transceiver vendors from design to operationalization of our technology into their optical transceiver modules


What You'll Do
  • Drive technical communication with customers from kickoff to Production ramp of customer designs, coordinating with internal R&D teams as necessary.
  • Author Data Sheets, Product Briefs, User guides and Application notes to enable customers to successfully design with our products or address specific design considerations.
  • Support the design of evaluation boards and reference design kits representative of customer applications.
  • Validate performance of our products in representative applications.
  • Diagnose, debug, and resolve issues during bring-up and validation of customer designs using our products.
  • Occasional travel is required


What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience which can include board level design, optical module design, or Applications Engineering
  • Domain knowledge of high-speed interconnects and technologies including DSPs and/or optics for PAM4 and/or Coherent transmission
  • Experience with debug and troubleshooting of firmware and hardware issues with high-speed DSPs, optical components and optoelectronic components and optical modules


It'd Be Amazing If You Had
  • Extensive working experience with DSP-based Ethernet Serdes for electrical or optical applications
  • Masters/PhD in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or Engineering Science


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$132,000.00 - $182,000.00

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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

Qualcomm Careers

Joining Qualcomm offers more than just a job opportunity; it's a gateway to a career infused with innovation, leadership, and growth. As a pivotal leader in the world of wireless technology, Qualcomm stands at the forefront of digital communication advancements. Our team of professionals is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, making this an ideal time to become part of our global community.

Work You’ll Do

At Qualcomm, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, engaging in work that transforms the way the world connects, computes, and communicates. Our diverse team is driven by a shared passion for creating path-breaking wireless technologies that empower mobile ecosystems worldwide.

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Embrace the opportunity to innovate alongside leaders in the field and contribute to projects that have a global impact. Qualcomm is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to make a significant impact.

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Qualcomm is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees, offering unparalleled benefits, diverse career paths, and extensive training programs that encourage professional and personal development. Whether you're looking for leadership roles or specialized technical positions, Qualcomm provides the resources and support to help you drive your career forward.

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45,000 employees
Market Cap
$122.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.7 billion
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+14.7%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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