Baseband Hardware/Systems Engineer

Job Title

Baseband Hardware/Systems Engineer

Role Summary

Develop reference platform and system-level hardware designs that integrate Qualcomm SoCs, memory subsystems, PMICs, RF transceivers and peripheral interfaces for mobile, AR/VR, wearable, laptop, tablet, and compute products.

Work cross-functionally with silicon, package, systems, CAD, mechanical, and ODM partners to define requirements, perform signal/power integrity analysis, and deliver production-ready reference designs.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The posting does not specify a required number of years; relevant board-level hardware and high-speed design experience is expected.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include architecture, design, verification, and integration of platform hardware and driving designs to production.

• Define system and reference design requirements with distributed cross-functional teams.
• Develop and document platform architectures for mobile, AR/VR, wearable, laptop, tablet, and compute products.
• Design and implement high-speed digital/baseband hardware: schematic capture, BOM development, PCB/PWB layout support, and stackup definition.
• Perform signal integrity and power integrity analysis, simulation, and optimization for high-speed interfaces, memory subsystems, and power delivery networks.
• Design and integrate high-speed interfaces including PCIe, USB, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C.
• Support electrical and mechanical integration into consumer product form factors and perform design reviews with ODM partners.
• Provide technical leadership, develop design guidelines, and apply DFT/DFM and high-volume manufacturing best practices.
• Collaborate with silicon, package, systems, CAD, and customer engineering teams throughout development and production.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

• Board-level hardware design experience on CPU-based platforms, consumer electronics, mobile devices, AR/VR, wearables, or low-power systems.
• Digital/baseband and analog circuit design experience.
• Experience with signal integrity and power integrity tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency with PCB schematic capture and layout tools such as Xpedition and/or Allegro.
• Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Mobile handset or battery-powered consumer electronics design experience.
• Smart glasses, AR/VR headset, or wearable hardware design experience.
• Laptop, tablet, or computer hardware design experience and experience with ARM or x86 platforms running above 1 GHz using LPDDRx memory interfaces.
• Experience with complex multi-module, high-speed hardware designs and low-power design techniques.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (e.g., electrical, computer, or similar engineering disciplines) is listed as the minimum qualification.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.