Baseband Hardware/Systems Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Systems Engineering
In short
Qualcomm's Central Baseband Hardware Systems organization is seeking a Baseband Hardware/Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA. This role involves defining system requirements, developing platform architectures, and designing high-speed digital/baseband hardware, including schematic capture, BOM development, and PCB layout support. The engineer will perform signal and power integrity analysis, simulate and optimize high-speed interfaces, and provide technical leadership to ODM partners.
Responsibilities
- Define system and reference design requirements in collaboration with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
- Develop and document platform architectures for mobile, AR/VR, wearable, laptop, tablet, and compute products based on Qualcomm SoCs, ASICs, and PMICs.
- Design and implement high-speed digital/baseband hardware, including schematic capture, BOM development, PCB/PWB layout support, and stackup definition.
- Perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis, simulation, and optimization for high-speed interfaces, memory subsystems, and power delivery networks.
- Design and integrate high-speed interfaces including PCIe, USB, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C.
- Support electrical and mechanical integration of hardware into consumer product form factors.
- Collaborate with silicon, package, systems, CAD, and customer engineering teams to drive successful platform development.
- Provide technical leadership and direct engagement with ODM partners throughout reference design development and production.
- Conduct design reviews, develop design guidelines, and provide feedback on ODM-manufactured designs.
- Apply DFT, DFM, and high-volume manufacturing best practices throughout the design process.
- Quickly assimilate into existing projects, interpret technical requirements, and solve complex hardware design challenges.
Requirements
- Board-level hardware design experience involving CPU-based platforms, consumer electronics, mobile devices, AR/VR products, wearables, compute devices, and/or low-power systems.
- Digital/baseband and analog circuit design experience.
- Experience with signal integrity and power integrity tools and methodologies.
- Proficiency with PCB schematic capture and layout tools such as Xpedition and/or Allegro.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
Desired Qualifications
- Mobile handset or battery-powered consumer electronics design experience.
- Smart glasses, AR glasses, VR headset, or wearable hardware design experience.
- Laptop, tablet, or computer hardware design experience.
- Experience with ARM or x86 platforms operating above 1 GHz and utilizing LPDDRx memory interfaces.
- Experience with complex multi-module, high-speed hardware designs.
- Familiarity with low-power design techniques.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants
- Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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Company
Qualcomm
Job Posted
2 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
San Diego, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor
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