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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
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Qualcomm seeks a seasoned Chipset Power System Engineer to lead a cross-functional team in developing innovative solutions for optimizing power consumption in Snapdragon chipsets. This role involves conducting power architecture analysis and trade-off studies, modeling SOC/chipset power at both system and chipset levels, identifying power requirements, and quantifying risks. The engineer will optimize current designs while architecting future products, guiding multi-disciplinary teams through the design cycle to meet power targets. Responsibilities also include designing power features, collaborating with various engineering groups, engaging with customers to understand specific power needs, and modeling customer-specific use cases. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, along with extensive experience in low-power feature analysis and design at SOC, chipset, or platform levels, complemented by expertise in system-level power modeling and optimization.
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