Hardware Staff Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $134,800–$202,200 / yr
Posted: 64 days ago
Closes: Oct 8, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 750 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Hardware Staff Engineer

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The Staff Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex board-level hardware subsystems for automotive platforms. This role involves owning the execution from concept to production, including schematic design, component selection, and validation across various conditions. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams such as system, software, safety, mechanical, and manufacturing to ensure alignment with overall requirements. Key skills include experience in high-speed digital, power delivery, mixed-signal circuit design, and familiarity with automotive reliability standards. Preferred qualifications are a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant industry experience, along with hands-on expertise using hardware debug tools and collaborating effectively across teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Schematic capture Simulation tools Oscilloscopes Logic analyzers Protocol analyzers High-speed digital design Power delivery design Mixed-signal circuit design EMC testing Automotive reliability standards Thermal management Signal integrity analysis Power integrity analysis PCB layout collaboration CI/CD

What you'll do

Lead board-level hardware design for automotive subsystems, including schematic creation and component selection.
Own bring-up, debug, and validation of designs across various conditions to ensure robustness.
Drive power architecture implementation and collaborate on high-speed digital and signal integrity aspects.
Conduct rigorous design reviews to identify risks and enhance design quality.
Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance and best practices sharing.
Support hardware readiness by tracking issues and conducting root cause analysis.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in board-level hardware design.
Experience delivering automotive or safety-critical hardware products.
Strong background in high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuit design.
Hands-on experience with schematic capture and hardware debug tools.
Familiarity with automotive reliability, thermal constraints, and EMC standards.
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

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