Qualcomm
Component Engineer, Staff
$141K–$212K
San Diego, California · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years Component, Validation, or Reliability Engineering; alternatively, the stated minimum qualifications list Bachelor's degree and 4+ years, Master's degree and 3+ years, or PhD and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
- Education
- BSEE / BS Electrical Engineering. The minimum qualifications also list a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Reviews and validates components for AI Inference Data Center platforms, coordinating with suppliers, ODMs, and cross-functional engineering teams to identify, evaluate, and integrate component solutions.
What you'll do
- Review component datasheets and develop and implement component validation plans.
- Work with suppliers and hardware design teams to evaluate, develop, and integrate component solutions.
- Coordinate with Taiwan AI Inference DC ODMs and internal engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.
What they ask for
- BSEE with Electrical or Component Engineering experience.
- 2+ years Component, Validation, or Reliability Engineering.
- Familiarity with HSSIO Components (PCIe, USB4, UFS5, DDR) and Component Validation.
- Familiarity with Camera Modules and/or Image Sensors; proficiency with all MS Office 365 Tools.
Nice to have
- 4+ years Component, Validation, or Reliability Engineering; design of HSSIO IC interfaces or HSSIO PCB.
- Optics experience for Data Center Photonics.
Pay
$141,300.00 - $211,900.00 USD (pay range; salary)
Tools
PCIe, USB4, UFS5, DDR, MS Office 365
AI focus
Responds to AI Inference Data Center component requirements and calls for familiarity with AI Chatbots and AI Agents to solve problems.
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