Digital PDTE Lead for Mobile VT, AR, IoT and Wearable

Job Title

Digital PDTE Lead for Mobile VT, AR, IoT and Wearable

Role Summary

Lead hardware engineering for product development, test and evaluation (PDTE) focused on mobile validation/test (VT), augmented reality, IoT and wearable platforms. Responsible for planning, designing, optimizing, verifying and testing complex electronic systems and bringing products to production.

Work closely with cross-functional teams (design, verification, validation, software, architecture and manufacturing) to meet performance, yield and schedule targets on advanced process nodes.

Experience Level

Senior level. Preferred 8+ years of hardware engineering experience. Minimum experience guidance: typically 4+ years (or equivalent experience) for candidates at baseline, with shorter required experience when paired with advanced degrees.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include technical leadership and hands-on hardware development across product bring-up, test and production.

• Plan, optimize, verify and test electronic systems, circuits and bring-up for Digital/Analog/RF/optical subsystems, FPGA and DSP systems.
• Integrate complex features into hardware designs to meet power, performance and area targets.
• Perform simulations and analyses, and implement designs with optimal trade-offs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate requirements and test solutions into production programs.
• Evaluate and develop manufacturing and bring-up solutions to improve yield, test time and quality.
• Assess reliability of materials and techniques; introduce automation and optimization to increase productivity.
• Identify potential design, compatibility and compliance issues and propose mitigations.
• Produce detailed technical documentation for complex hardware projects.

Requirements

Core technical skills and experience required for successful performance in this role.

• Several years of hardware engineering experience; senior candidates typically have 8+ years.
• Hands-on experience with circuit design (digital, analog, RF) and schematic capture/circuit simulation tools.
• Proficient with hardware design and measurement instruments (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, RF test equipment).
• Experience with bring-up, yield improvement, test systems and production qualification.
• Experience with FPGA/DSP systems and related verification/validation activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to team members; at least some technical leadership experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical information.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field. Qualcomm's minimum qualifications specify equivalency of degree and experience: Bachelor's + 4+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's + 3+ years, OR PhD + 2+ years. Master's degree is listed as preferred for senior roles. Equivalent practical experience is accepted per the stated combinations.

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.