Staff Hardware Applications Engineer

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Applications Engineering

General Summary:

• Provide hardware design support to customers developing wireless products.

• Research and answer a wide range of in-depth technical questions related to integration of QCT chipsets.

• Perform block diagram, schematic, placement and PCB design reviews on customer products.

• Resolve technical problems via hands-on trouble shooting.

• Aid customers to implement new technology using Qualcomm chipsets.

• Provide upfront support to the business teams for new projects. Create customer facing documentation related to Qualcomm portfolio of Baseband and PMIC products.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Applications Engineering or Hardware Design experience or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Applications Engineering or Hardware Design experience or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Applications Engineering or Hardware Design experience or related work experience.

Skills/Experience:

• Clear understanding of overall CPU or Mobile Processor System.

• Computer or Processor Architecture Design that includes high speed parallel and serial interfaces such as SPI, I2C, SerDes, USB, PCIe, UART, GPIO, etc.

• Proficient understanding in Digital Systems Design

• Understanding of Low Voltage Differential Signals (LVDS)

• Mixed Signals Analysis Analog and Digital

• Thorough understanding of CMOS based combinational and sequential circuits

• Frequency Domain and Time Domain Analysis of the high-speed signals

• Analog and Digital Filter Design

• Power Management Design that includes Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) and LDO

• PCB (Printed Circuit Board) schematic and understanding of layout design concepts

• Analytical skill of troubleshooting issues found in PCB and deliver solution

• Hardware lab equipment experience using - -Digital oscilloscope and logic analyzer

• Power analyzer and load box

• Multimeter, etc.

• Familiar with the soldering skills on PCB
• Excellent communication (English - both written and verbal) and teamwork skills, proactive, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly and produce quality work in a multi-tasking environment.

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

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Pay range:

$134,000.00 - $201,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer!

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