Qualcomm
Sr Hardware Design Engineer
$118K–$177K
San Diego, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor’s degree route: 2+ years; master’s degree route: 1+ year; PhD route: no experience minimum stated. Preferred: 3-4 years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field; or PhD in one of those fields.
About the job
Develops next-generation 6G prototype platforms and high-performance hardware modules, from circuit schematics and PCB layout oversight through lab validation and debugging.
What you'll do
- Capture schematics, select components, and manage bills of materials for multilayer digital designs.
- Oversee and participate in PCB layout, ensuring high-speed routing compliance and collaborating with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity teams.
- Bring up, debug, and characterize prototype boards; use lab equipment and document validation plans, reports, and engineering change orders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience; or master’s degree in a listed or related field and 1+ year of related work experience; or PhD in a listed or related field.
Nice to have
- 3-4 years of professional hardware engineering or related product-development experience.
- Knowledge or experience in high-speed digital board design, multilayer PCB design, schematic/simulation or PCB layout tools, or interfaces such as Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, USB, or I2C/SPI.
Pay
$117,800.00 - $176,600.00 USD base salary
Tools
Hyperlynx, LTspice, Siemens/Mentor Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, USB
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