Sensor System Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$147,900–$221,900 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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Above market

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TL;DR · Sensor System Engineer

The Sensor System Engineer joins the Fingerprint Sensor team within the Multimedia Systems group to develop biometric solutions for next-generation mobile devices. This role involves architecting end-to-end system solutions, defining integration requirements, and optimizing hardware/software interfaces and drive schemes. The engineer will lead algorithm development by integrating sensor physics with data analysis to improve accuracy and robustness. Key tasks include developing hardware specifications for ASICs and sensors, characterizing performance under edge conditions through firmware refinement, and performing system-level verification for production readiness. Required technical skills include proficiency in C/C++/C#, MATLAB, and JMP, along with experience in I2C, SPI, and MIPI protocols. Candidates must also utilize lab equipment like oscilloscopes and design tools such as Cadence and SPICE to solve complex biometric sensing problems.

What you'll do

  • Architect and define end-to-end system solutions for next-generation fingerprint sensing technologies.
  • Define system integration requirements across diverse sensor applications and product platforms.
  • Optimize hardware/software interfaces and drive schemes to enhance system performance and efficiency.
  • Lead algorithm development and validation by integrating sensor physics with advanced data analysis.
  • Develop hardware specifications for ASICs, sensors, and module-level components.
  • Characterize and optimize system performance under edge and corner conditions through firmware development.
  • Perform system-level verification and validation to ensure reliability and production readiness.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of systems engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 1+ year of systems engineering experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
  • 2+ years of hands-on industry experience in module and system characterization.
  • Experience in C/C++/C#, MATLAB, and JMP, with familiarity in I²C, SPI, and MIPI interface protocols.
  • Experience with design and validation tools such as Cadence and SPICE.
  • Experience in fingerprint sensing, TFT sensors, or related biometric sensing technologies (preferred).

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