Qualcomm
RF Systems Engineer
$155K–$233K
San Diego, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years with a bachelor's degree, 3+ years with a master's degree, or 2+ years with a PhD in relevant work experience. Preferred: 5+ years in programming, computer architecture, or embedded systems; 1+ year in technical leadership; 1+ year of applicable industry experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, with the experience alternatives stated above.
About the job
Designs RF system architectures and algorithms for radio transceivers, supports chip integration and bring-up, and resolves RF system issues on customer platforms.
What you'll do
- Develop IC specifications and system algorithms with ASIC designers and systems engineers; contribute to hardware, software, and firmware integration.
- Bring up system-level features, sustain chip designs through spreadsheet and MATLAB analysis, and investigate customer-platform RF issues.
- Collaborate across RF systems, RFIC, software, and applications engineering teams; present to technical audiences and write reports.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field and 4+ years of relevant work experience; or a master's degree and 3+ years; or a PhD and 2+ years.
- Relevant work experience in Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related area.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with programming, computer architecture, or embedded systems; wireless, semiconductor, or embedded software industry experience; cellular radio standards; or relevant simulation and test equipment.
Pay
$155,400.00 - $233,200.00 USD base salary
Tools
C, C++, Python, MATLAB, ADS, HFSS, GSM, UMTS
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