Compute Hardware Applications Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Compute Hardware Applications Engineer in San Diego, CA, to support Snapdragon-based products. This role involves working closely with customers and internal teams to enable product launches, provide documentation, training, and debugging. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field, with a Master's degree and 2+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hardware design support to customers for efficient product launches.
Answer technical questions on Qualcomm SoCs, memory, peripherals, and IOs (LPDDR, UFS, USB, PCIe, CSI, DSI, DP, Ethernet).
Resolve technical problems through hands-on troubleshooting.
Perform reviews of block diagrams, schematics, parts placement, and PCB routing on customer platforms, including DDR, Power Delivery Network, and Signal Integrity simulations.
Create and contribute to customer-facing Hardware design examples.
Create and maintain hardware documentation and design collateral.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Familiarity with principles of High Speed PCB Design (transmission lines, pcb stack-up, controlled impedance, EMI/EMC, PDN).
Familiarity with SoC interfaces such as LPDDR, MIPI, USB, PCIe, UFS.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with complex multi-layered PCB design, schematic, and layout, including power and signal integrity.
Self-motivated, independent, and works well with large interdisciplinary teams.
Experience in finding the root cause of hardware system issues.
Experience in integration, debug, and problem reproduction on internal and customer platforms.

Desired Qualifications

Master's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
2+ years Hardware Design or Hardware Applications experience or related work experience.
Experience with Programming Languages such as Python and/or Vbasic.
Experience in Python programming is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.
Details about US benefits available at a link.