Digital Hardware Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Boulder, COSan Diego, CA
Salary
$89,500–$149,200 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 2, 2027

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Below market

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This role $119k
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TL;DR · Digital Hardware Engineer

Digital Hardware Engineer The Digital Hardware Engineer joins the Wireless R&D group to support the development of a Test Base Station for verifying mobile chipset functionality. This role focuses on the implementation and verification of complex wireless systems, specifically targeting the 6GR physical layer. The engineer will translate system requirements into efficient digital implementations, manage product milestones, and perform architecture, implementation, and verification of FPGA/SOC designs while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. Key technical requirements include proficiency in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog, along with experience in RTL design, simulation, synthesis, and on-target verification. The role requires knowledge of high-speed interfaces like PCIe, Ethernet, and UCIE, as well as SOC interconnect standards such as AXI/AMBA. Additional skills include Python, C/C++, Matlab, High Level Synthesis, and familiarity with Linux environments to solve complex wireless communication problems.

What you'll do

  • Translate system requirements into efficient digital implementations that meet stringent performance specifications.
  • Architect, implement, and verify FPGA and SoC designs for wireless systems.
  • Develop and document product development milestones to meet project goals.
  • Interpret 3GPP and other relevant wireless standards to inform design decisions.
  • Perform HDL design verification from RTL through simulation and on-target testing.
  • Implement high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and UCIE.
  • Support the commercialization of new hardware features and products.
  • Conduct design reviews with cross-disciplinary teams including Systems, RF, and Software engineers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • At least 1 year of experience in FPGA or ASIC design from RTL/HDL through simulation, synthesis, and on-target verification.
  • At least 1 year of experience with VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog and related simulator/synthesis CAD tools.
  • Experience in HDL Design Verification (DV).
  • Understanding and use of high speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and UCIE.
  • Understanding of SOC interconnect standards such as AXI, AHB, AMBA, Wishbone, or Avalon.
  • Experience with Linux development environments and product development involving hands-on lab work.
  • Knowledge of signal processing, digital communications, and wireless physical layer specifications.

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