Modem HW Design Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $162,500–$243,700 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 29, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Modem HW Design Engineer

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The Modem HW Design Engineer joins the Modem Technologies engineering group to focus on AI-driven methodologies and next-generation modem hardware development. In this role, you will define specifications and architecture, develop RTL, and optimize for area, power, and performance. You will collaborate with verification, modeling, and physical implementation teams, as well as system, RF, firmware, and software teams to deliver first-time-right silicon. Key technical requirements include expertise in RTL coding, Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, and SystemC. You will utilize synthesis, LINT, and low power design techniques within ultra-deep sub-micron CMOS technology nodes like 4nm. The work involves solving complex wireless modem problems using Generative AI, ML-assisted flows, and agentic-AI automation frameworks while adhering to 4G/5G 3GPP physical layer standards.

Skills

RTL Verilog SystemVerilog C/C++ SystemC Python Perl Unix Linux Shell Scripting DSP 4G 5G 3GPP ML Generative AI Synthesis LINT Clock Domain Crossing Low Power Design

What you'll do

Define specifications and architecture/micro-architecture for next-generation modem hardware.
Develop RTL for wireless modem ASICs and custom datapath components for DSP applications.
Optimize hardware designs for area, power, and performance.
Implement GenAI, ML-assisted flows, and agentic-AI automation frameworks to accelerate project phases.
Perform synthesis, LINT, clock domain crossing, and low-power design and verification.
Deliver first-time-right silicon by coordinating with verification, modeling, and physical implementation teams.
Utilize Unix/Linux shell scripting and Python/Perl to support hardware design workflows.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant engineering experience, OR Master's degree and 3+ years, OR PhD and 2+ years.
BS or MS degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
Strong expertise in RTL coding and logic design for wireless modem ASICs or custom datapath components for DSP applications (preferred).
Solid understanding of Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, and SystemC (preferred).
Experience with synthesis, industry LINT, clock domain crossing, low power design and verification (preferred).
Background in wireless/wireline modem technology, DSP, or communication systems (preferred).
Knowledge of 4G/5G 3GPP physical layer standards (preferred).
Experience with Generative AI, ML, or agentic-AI-based automation (preferred).

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