IC Package/System Design solution Engineer, Staff

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$154,000–$231,000 / yr
Posted
101 days ago
Closes
Aug 22, 2026

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TL;DR · IC Package/System Design solution Engineer, Staff

The CHS Architecture and Design team at Qualcomm in San Diego seeks an experienced CHS-AAD Engineer to join their innovative hardware systems design for XR products based on Snapdragon SoCs. This individual contributor role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create high-performance package/SIP designs, ensuring successful transitions to production. Daily tasks include IC top-level floorplanning, system-level co-design methodologies, and optimizing power distribution networks for high-speed processor cores. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ORCAD schematic and Allegro design tools, as well as hands-on experience with PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes, and communication protocols. Strong knowledge of SIPI, PDN, thermal management, and compliance testing is essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.

What you'll do

  • Conduct IC top-level floorplanning and hard macro block placement.
  • Implement high-speed interface SI constraints for jitter, IR drop, cross-talk, and SSN.
  • Design power distribution networks (PDNs) from PMIC to SOC for GHz+ processor cores.
  • Collaborate on competitive analysis and roadmap package technology for future products.
  • Verify packages and SIPs using Valor and ravel checks.
  • Optimize cost and area for given package/SIP structures.
  • Conduct design reviews with suppliers and Osats.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in package/SIP/PCB hardware design.
  • Expertise in high-speed, dense, multi-layer Packages, PCBs and systems.
  • Proficiency in logic design, schematic capture, board layout tools, and testing.
  • Strong knowledge of SIPI, PDN, thermal management, and compliance testing.
  • Hands-on experience with PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes, and communication protocols.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.
  • Strong technical documentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication.

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