Modem HW Design Engineer – AI Driven Next Gen Modem Hardware Development

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA · Santa Clara, CA · Boxborough, MA Posted 25 days ago $104,000–$191,900 / year
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TL;DR

Qualcomm Technologies is hiring a Modem Hardware Design Engineer for its advanced design team within the Engineering Group’s Modem Technologies division. This senior-level position involves defining specifications and architecture for next-generation modem hardware using AI-driven methodologies and ML-assisted flows to optimize area, power, and performance. The role requires extensive collaboration with verification, modeling, physical implementation, system, RF, firmware, and software teams to ensure first-time-right silicon delivery across various portfolio products. Ideal candidates should have a master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, along with experience in programming languages like C++, Python, Verilog, System Verilog, and Unix/Linux shell scripting, as well as expertise in synthesis, LINT, clock domain crossing, low power design, and verification techniques.

Skills

Python C C++ Verilog System Verilog Unix/Linux Shell scripting Makefiles XML RTL coding Synthesis Clock domain crossing Low power design Verification

What you'll do

  • Define specifications and architecture for next-generation modem hardware.
  • Develop RTL code for wireless modem ASICs to optimize performance and power.
  • Collaborate with verification teams to ensure first-time-right silicon solutions.
  • Utilize AI-driven methodologies and ML-assisted flows in design processes.
  • Engage with system, RF, firmware, and software teams for integrated solutions.
  • Implement low-power design techniques and manage clock domain crossings.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 1+ year of experience with programming languages (C, C++, Python) and hardware description languages (Verilog, System Verilog).
  • 6+ months of WWAN modem development specific experience.
  • RTL coding and logic design for wireless modem ASICs.
  • Experience with synthesis, LINT, clock domain crossing, low power design, and verification.

Market check

Salary context

This $104,000–$191,900 range sits above 24% 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.

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About Qualcomm

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