As a Modem Hardware Design Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the Engineering Group's Modem Technologies team as a senior-level professional, focusing on AI-driven methodologies and next-generation modem hardware development. Your responsibilities include defining specifications and architecture for wireless modems, developing RTL code, and optimizing designs for area, power, and performance. You will collaborate closely with verification, modeling, physical implementation teams, and cross-functional groups like system, RF, firmware, and software to ensure first-time-right silicon delivery. The role requires expertise in Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, and SystemC, along with experience in synthesis, LINT, clock domain crossing, low power design, and verification. Knowledge of 4G/5G standards and generative AI-based automation is highly valued as you contribute to the development of cutting-edge wireless technology at a global scale.
Skills
RTL
SystemVerilog
C/C++
SystemC
Verilog
Synthesis
Lint
Clock Domain Crossing
Low Power Design
Verification
Wireless Modem ASICs
DSP
Communication Systems
4G/5G 3GPP Physical Layer Standards
Generative AI
ML
Agentic-AI Automation
Unix/Linux Shell Scripting
Python
Perl
Makefiles
XML
What you'll do
Define specifications and architecture for modem hardware solutions.
Develop RTL code and optimize designs for area, power, and performance.
Collaborate with verification, modeling, and physical implementation teams.
Utilize GenAI, ML-assisted flows, and agentic-AI automation frameworks.
Work on wireless/wireline modem technology or custom DSP components.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree with 6+ years or Master's degree with 5+ years in relevant engineering field.
Strong expertise in RTL coding and logic design for wireless modem ASICs or custom datapath components.
Solid understanding of Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, and SystemC.
Experience with synthesis, LINT, clock domain crossing, low power design, and verification.
Background in wireless/wireline modem technology, DSP, or communication systems.
Knowledge of 4G/5G 3GPP physical layer standards preferred.
Market check
Salary context
This
$187,000–$311,400
range sits above
85%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$151,000–$230,400
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$151,125–$235,750
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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