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 with global teams to implement solutions on Qualcomm platforms. Key responsibilities include creating high-level algorithm designs in MATLAB and Python, followed by coding them in C/C++, and producing comprehensive documentation. Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and experience with digital signal processing, adaptive filters, Kalman filters, machine learning concepts, and sensor fusion using accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer data. The role demands expertise in DSP and ML-based technologies to address complex engineering challenges across various consumer electronics devices.

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, validation, and benchmarking.
Implement solutions in C/C++ for software deployment on Qualcomm platforms.
Collaborate with global development and test teams on sensors systems engineering.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
Experience with digital signal processing, adaptive filters, Kalman filters, and machine learning concepts.
Hands-on experience implementing and debugging sensor fusion algorithms using C/C++.
Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for algorithm development and evaluation.
Strong understanding of performance optimization and power consumption trade-offs.

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