This role pays more than
57%
of similar roles. Most pay
$166,500–$226,937
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$203k
versus about
$197k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
623 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 603 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Staff Engineer within the Hardware Engineering group, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test critical electronic systems to ensure high-performance product delivery. You will manage complex projects involving circuit designs, mechanical systems, and Digital, Analog, RF, and optical systems while overseeing bring-up yield, packaging, FPGA, and DSP systems. Your daily work involves conducting complex simulations to balance power, performance, and area, as well as developing novel manufacturing solutions for advanced processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams like verification and software engineering to integrate new requirements and test solutions. The role requires expertise in schematic capture, circuit stimulation software, and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. You will also provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and author detailed documentation for complex hardware projects.
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Circuit Design
Analog
Digital
RF
Schematic Capture
Circuit Simulation
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum Analyzers
Signal Integrity
Power Integrity
System on Chip
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Systems
DSP
Packaging
ASIC
Hardware Design
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum Analyzers
RF Tools
Signal Integrity
Power Integrity
System on Chip
IC Design
Data Analysis
Electronic Hardware
Manufacturing Solutions
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