Modem HW Design Engineer — AI-Driven Next-Gen Modem Hardware Development
QualcommJob Title
Modem HW Design Engineer — AI-Driven Next-Gen Modem Hardware Development
Role Summary
Design modem hardware for next-generation wireless products using AI-driven and ML-assisted design flows. The role focuses on defining architecture and micro-architecture, developing RTL, and optimizing area, power, and performance for modem ASICs.
Work within a cross-functional hardware organization including verification, modeling, physical implementation, system, RF, firmware, and software teams to deliver first-time-right silicon.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Early-career. Preferred 1+ years of relevant programming or semiconductor/embedded experience; 6+ months of WWAN modem development experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Define specifications, architecture, and micro-architecture for modem hardware blocks.
- Develop, review, and maintain RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) for wireless modem ASICs.
- Optimize designs for area, power, performance, and timing.
- Integrate GenAI/ML-assisted flows and automation frameworks into design and verification processes.
- Collaborate with verification, modeling, physical implementation, system, RF, firmware, and software teams.
- Support synthesis, linting, clock-domain-crossing closure, low-power methodology, and verification sign-off.
- Participate in design reviews and drive issues to resolution to achieve first-pass silicon success.
Requirements
Technical must-haves and preferred skills.
Must-have:
- 1+ year of programming experience (C, C++, Python).
- RTL coding and logic design using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Experience with synthesis, industry LINT tools, clock-domain-crossing techniques, and low-power design.
- Familiarity with verification methodologies and sign-off activities.
- Unix/Linux shell scripting; familiarity with Python or Perl, Makefiles, and XML.
- 1+ year of applicable wireless, semiconductor, or embedded software industry experience; 6+ months WWAN modem development experience preferred.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with computer architecture or embedded systems.
- Experience adopting GenAI/ML-assisted design or agentic automation workflows.
- Experience integrating hardware with system, RF, firmware, and software teams on modem products.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required. A Master's degree in the same fields is preferred.
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.
