Sensors Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $142,200–$213,200 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Dec 28, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Sensors Systems Engineer

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The Senior Sensor Algorithms Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., involves developing advanced algorithms for sensor fusion using DSP and ML techniques in the QCT sensors group. This position requires balancing performance, power consumption, and computational complexity while working on high-level languages like MATLAB and Python before coding solutions in C/C++ for implementation on Qualcomm platforms. The candidate will also create detailed documentation and collaborate with global development and test teams to deliver cutting-edge sensor technology for smartphones, automotive, IoT devices, and more. Ideal candidates have a strong background in electrical or computer engineering, experience with DSP and ML concepts, and hands-on algorithm implementation skills, along with a preference for publications in signal processing/AI and expertise in sensor fusion using accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer data.

Skills

MATLAB Python C C++ DSP ML AI Kalman filter Adaptive filter Linear algebra Probability and statistics Feature extraction Classification Regression Sensor fusion Accelerometer Gyroscope Magnetometer

What you'll do

Develop advanced algorithms for sensor fusion using DSP and ML techniques.
Optimize algorithms to balance performance, power consumption, and computational complexity.
Generate comprehensive reports on algorithm evaluation and validation.
Implement solutions in C/C++ for software deployment on Qualcomm platforms.
Design fixed-point versions of algorithms for hardware implementation.
Collaborate with global development teams on sensor technology projects.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
Experience with DSP concepts including adaptive and Kalman filters.
Proficiency in machine learning techniques for sensor fusion.
Ability to develop algorithms using C/C++ for embedded systems.
Hands-on experience implementing and debugging signal processing algorithms.
Strong understanding of linear algebra, probability, and statistics.

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