Senior Power Electronics Engineer (Raleigh, NC)

Qualcomm

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Raleigh, NC Posted 54 days ago $100,200–$150,200 / year
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TL;DR

Qualcomm Technologies is seeking a senior power electronics engineer to join its cutting-edge machine learning inference acceleration product line, focusing on cloud-based solutions with industry-leading performance per watt. This role involves specifying board-level power design, selecting and developing voltage regulators, programming Qualcomm PMICs for system power management, and conducting post-silicon validation tests to ensure optimal power delivery and system performance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in power electronics, thermal analysis, firmware coding, Python scripting, and PCB layout, along with proficiency in tools like MATLAB, SIMPLIS, and Mentor Graphics. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including power, system architecture, and validation experts to drive the development of high-performance power delivery solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as DDR, PCIe, and USB interfaces.

Skills

Python MATLAB SIMPLIS Excel Mentor_Graphics PCB_layout DDR PCIe USB multi-phase_buck boost_LDO_regulators crystal_oscillators low-noise_clocks precision_references differential_voltage_sensing current_sensing impedance_analysis IR_drop_analysis transient_droop_overshoot_analysis power_integrity_SI/PI

What you'll do

  • Specify board-level power design and voltage regulator selection to meet performance metrics.
  • Develop and debug firmware for Qualcomm PMIC programming to manage system power sequences.
  • Conduct post-silicon validation tests on PCBs using standard test equipment.
  • Provide schematic/layout guidance to CAD teams and conduct design reviews.
  • Drive internal simulation teams to ensure board designs meet signal and power integrity standards.
  • Analyze test results to determine root causes of issues and provide feedback for improvements.

What we're looking for

  • Expertise in power electronics and power management systems.
  • Experience with high bandwidth/low latency control interfaces and thermal analysis.
  • Proficiency in design tools like MATLAB, SIMPLIS, Excel, and Mentor Graphics.
  • Ability to work on board-level power design and validation.
  • Knowledge of multi-phase buck, boost, LDO regulators, and clock circuits.
  • Skills in programming Qualcomm PMIC for system power management.
  • Experience in PCB layout guidance and conducting design reviews.

Market check

Salary context

This $100,200–$150,200 range sits above 20% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$120,050–$199,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$132,487–$191,125

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

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

Qualcomm currently has 564 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 531 roles with salary data.

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