Modem Hardware Design Engineer
QualcommJob Title
Modem Hardware Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and implement modem hardware for wireless systems with a focus on RTL, micro-architecture, and first-time-right silicon delivery. The role is part of a hardware engineering team that collaborates with verification, modeling, physical implementation, system, RF, firmware, and software teams.
The team applies AI-driven methodologies, including GenAI and ML-assisted flows, and agentic-AI automation frameworks to accelerate design and verification processes.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Early career. Typical guidance: 1–3 years of relevant engineering experience depending on academic level and background.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include specification, RTL development, and cross-domain collaboration to deliver modem ASICs.
- Define specifications, architecture and micro-architecture for modem blocks.
- Develop, optimize, and review RTL for area, power, and performance.
- Implement RTL coding and logic design for wireless modem ASICs.
- Collaborate with verification, modeling, synthesis, and physical implementation teams to achieve first-time-right silicon.
- Work with system, RF, firmware and software teams to integrate modem functionality.
- Apply AI/ML-assisted design and automation tools to accelerate design and verification flows.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items noted.
- Experience with RTL languages and flows: Verilog/SystemVerilog and RTL coding for ASICs.
- Familiarity with synthesis, LINT tools, clock domain crossing (CDC) and low-power design techniques.
- Verification awareness and collaboration with verification teams.
- Proficiency in programming and scripting: C/C++, Python, Unix/Linux shell; knowledge of Makefiles, XML, Perl is helpful.
- Experience in wireless, semiconductor, or embedded software industries (preferred).
- Practical experience with WWAN modem development is a plus (preferred, e.g., 6+ months).
- Ability to work across hardware and software disciplines and communicate design tradeoffs clearly.
Education Requirements
Degree-based options: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Typical experience guidance tied to degree: Bachelor's + ~2 years experience, Master's + ~1 year experience, or PhD (experience expectations vary). Equivalent practical experience is acceptable as indicated in the posting.
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.
