Hardware Board Design Engineer

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
Santa Clara, CA Posted 22 days ago $180,500–$270,700 / year
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The Hardware Board Design Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies is an individual contributor position within the server platform team, requiring 8+ years of experience in high-performance compute hardware design. This senior-level engineer will own end-to-end board execution from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT and production, working closely with a platform architect to translate architectural intent into robust, manufacturable hardware. Key responsibilities include schematic capture using OrCAD, PCB layout management with Cadence Allegro, and leading cross-functional teams for bring-up and validation activities. The ideal candidate will have expertise in PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes, SIPI, PDN, thermal design, EMI compliance, and hands-on lab debug tool experience. Additionally, proficiency in Python, TCL, or PERL for automation is preferred.

Skills

OrCAD Cadence Allegro PCIe DDR Ethernet SerDes SIPI PDN EMI Python TCL Perl Oscilloscopes Logic analyzers Protocol analyzers High-speed design High-power design MULTILAYER PCBs Cross-functional collaboration Technical documentation

What you'll do

  • Own end-to-end board execution from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT and production.
  • Translate architectural intent into robust, manufacturable hardware designs.
  • Lead schematic capture using OrCAD and manage PCB layout with Cadence Allegro.
  • Design high-speed, high-power, dense, multi-layer server PCBs.
  • Drive cross-functional execution with various engineering teams for validation support.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in server or high-performance compute hardware design.
  • Expertise in PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes, and management interfaces.
  • Strong hands-on experience with SIPI, PDN, thermal design, EMI, and compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to independently drive hardware execution from concept through production.
  • Extensive use of OrCAD for schematic capture and Cadence Allegro for PCB layout.
  • Excellent technical documentation skills and strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Experience leading board bring-up and debug activities in a cross-functional team environment.

Market check

Salary context

This $180,500–$270,700 range sits above 85% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$136,000–$219,200

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$150,750–$213,906

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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