#Digital Hardware Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies

General Summary:

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The Wireless R&D group is focused on developing a Test Base Station (TBS) for verification of QCT mobile chipset functionality. We are seeking a digital HW engineer for an exciting opportunity to be involved in the implementation and verification of complex wireless systems. Current focus is on development for the coming 6GR physical layer. The successful candidate will be part of an experienced team working on the latest in wireless standards and digital design with focus on FPGA SOC’s. A successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with Systems, RF, SW, and Test engineers. Tasks performed by digital HW engineers on the TBS team include:

• Work with project lead to develop, document, and achieve product development milestones and deliverables
• Understanding the latest 3GPP and other specifications
• Translating systems requirements into efficient digital implementations that meet stringent performance specifications
• Architecture, implementation, and verification of FPGA/SOC designs
• Presenting design reviews to cross disciplinary teams
• Supporting the commercialization of new HW and/or features

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

The ideal candidate would have:

• 1+ year experience in FPGA or ASIC design from RTL/HDL through simulation, synthesis, and on-target verification
• 1+ year experience with VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog and related simulator/synthesis CAD tools
• Experience in HDL Design Verification (DV)
• Understanding and use of high speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, UCIE
• Understanding of SOC interconnect standards such as AXI/AHB/AMBA/Wishbone/JREG/Avalon
• Experience with Linux development environment
• Experience in a Product Development environment with an affinity for hands-on lab work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with common FPGA vendor tool suites
• Knowledge in signal processing, digital communications, and wireless physical layer specifications
• Experience with git or another version control system
• Experience with Python programming
• Familiar with programming in C/C++ and Matlab
• Familiar with use of Agentic AI frameworks and workflows to enhance productivity and quality
• Experience with High Level Synthesis (HLS)
• Familiar with embedded software design such as RTOS, embedded Linux

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$98,500.00 - $147,700.00

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