Qualcomm
Hardware Board Design Engineer
$190K–$285K
Santa Clara, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years in server or high-performance compute hardware design. Minimum qualifications also state: bachelor’s and 6+ years, or master’s and 5+ years, or PhD and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Minimum qualifications also list Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent degree alternatives, but do not state equivalent experience.
About the job
Executes server-platform board design from concept through production, including schematics, PCB layout, bring-up, validation support, and manufacturing readiness.
What you'll do
- Own board execution through EVT/DVT/PVT and production, translating system architecture into board-level implementation.
- Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring-up, debug, validation support, and issue triage.
- Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams; support production ramp, board spins, and ECO validation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in server or high-performance compute hardware design.
- Strong experience with PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes, and management interfaces; expertise in SIPI, PDN, thermal design, EMI, and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on lab debug experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers; ability to independently drive hardware execution.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; 10+ years of platform-level hardware ownership.
- Board lead/execution lead experience alongside a system architect; FPGA/PLD bring-up and debug; working knowledge of Python, TCL, or PERL.
Pay
$190,200.00 - $285,400.00 USD base salary
Tools
OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes, Python, TCL
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