Sensor System Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $142,200–$213,200 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Closes: Dec 26, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Join Qualcomm Technologies Inc.'s Fingerprint Sensor team as a Systems Engineer where you will architect and develop advanced fingerprint sensing technologies for next-generation mobile devices. Your daily tasks include defining system integration requirements, optimizing hardware/software interfaces, developing algorithms, and characterizing performance under edge conditions through firmware refinement. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration into high-volume consumer products. The role requires expertise in C/C++/C#, MATLAB, JMP, I²C, SPI, MIPI protocols, and familiarity with design tools like Cadence and SPICE. Ideal candidates have a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics, 2+ years of industry experience in module characterization, and strong analytical skills for system-level performance optimization.

Skills

C C++ MATLAB JMP I²C SPI MIPI Cadence SPICE Python Go Docker CI/CD AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

2+ years of industry experience in system characterization for modules and systems.
Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics required.
Strong background in architecting multi-domain sensor systems with commercial product integration.
Expertise in hardware/software interaction, firmware development, and co-optimization.
Experience in algorithm development, validation, and performance characterization under edge conditions.
Proficiency in C/C++/C#, MATLAB, JMP, I²C, SPI, MIPI interface protocols, and design/validation tools like Cadence and SPICE.

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