IoT Chipset PE

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$216,600–$325,000 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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Above market

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

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TL;DR · IoT Chipset PE

IoT Chipset PE joins the Mobile Chipset PE, MDM & MSM engineering group to plan and execute state-of-the-art chipsets from concept to commercialization. This role involves driving the resolution of engineering issues across subsystems, functions, and components, including Application Processors, Modems, PMICs, Connectivity chips, Transceivers, and RF front end components. The successful candidate will outline schedules, costs, requirements, and KPIs such as power, performance, and reliability. Key responsibilities include directing hardware, software, and system-level testing, verification, and validation while writing detailed technical documentation. The position requires expert knowledge of semiconductor product development, technical leadership, and the ability to balance product KPIs with costs. The work focuses on ensuring hardware and software integration for the on-time launch of customer devices in the market.

What you'll do

  • Plan and execute state-of-the-art chipsets from initial concept through to commercialization.
  • Ensure chipsets perform required functions for components like Modems, PMICs, and RF front ends.
  • Resolve engineering issues across specific subsystems and various chipset components.
  • Outline schedules, costs, requirements, and KPIs for power, performance, and reliability.
  • Direct teams conducting hardware, software, and system-level testing and verification.
  • Write and review detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for projects.
  • Manage project costs and balance tradeoffs between product KPIs and budgetary objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of engineering experience.
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of engineering experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in one or more areas of semiconductor product development.
  • 5+ years in a technical leadership role.
  • 4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization (preferred).
  • 3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience balancing tradeoffs between product KPIs and costs (preferred).

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