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

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CASanta Clara, CABoxborough, MA
Salary: $104,000–$191,900 / yr
Posted: 130 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes: Oct 31, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Modem HW Design Engineer, AI Driven Next Gen Modem Hardware Development

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The Modem HW Design Engineer joins the advanced design organization to focus on AI-driven methodologies and next-generation modem hardware development. This role involves defining specifications, architecture, and micro-architecture while developing RTL and optimizing for area, power, and performance. The engineer will collaborate with verification, modeling, physical implementation, system, RF, firmware, and software teams to deliver first-time-right silicon. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, and computer architecture, alongside experience in synthesis, LINT, clock domain crossing, and low power design. Candidates should possess skills in C, C++, Python, Perl, Unix/Linux shell scripting, Makefiles, and XML. The role specifically addresses the development of wireless modem ASICs within the semiconductor industry, utilizing GenAI, ML-assisted flows, and agentic-AI automation frameworks to accelerate project phases for a wide range of portfolio products.

Skills

RTL Verilog System Verilog Python C C++ ASIC Low Power Design Synthesis Linux Perl Makefiles XML GenAI Computer Architecture Embedded Systems

What you'll do

Define specifications and architecture for next-generation modem hardware.
Develop RTL code for wireless modem ASICs.
Optimize designs for area, power, and performance metrics.
Implement GenAI, ML-assisted flows, and agentic-AI automation frameworks to accelerate project phases.
Perform synthesis, LINT checks, and clock domain crossing analysis.
Execute low-power design techniques for semiconductor products.
Develop scripts using Python, Perl, or Unix/Linux shell for automation.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
1+ year of experience with programming (C, C++, Python), Verilog, System Verilog, computer architecture, or embedded systems.
1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor, and/or embedded software industry experience.
6+ months of WWAN modem development specific experience.
Experience in RTL coding and logic design for wireless modem ASICs.
Experience with synthesis, industry LINT, clock domain crossing, low power design, and verification.
Experience with Unix/Linux shell scripting, Python/Perl, Makefiles, and XML.

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