Principal Product Applications Engineer (Connectivity Products Group)

Job Title

Principal Product Applications Engineer (Connectivity Products Group)

Role Summary

Provide hardware applications engineering for Qualcomm's Connectivity Products Group, focusing on next-generation datacenter interconnect solutions. Work with Product Management, Sales, R&D and external optical transceiver vendors to enable integration of direct-detect and coherent DSP products from design through production ramp.

Experience Level

Senior-level (Principal). The posting specifies a minimum of 5+ years relevant experience for this role.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include technical customer engagement, product validation, documentation, and design support.

• Drive technical communication with customers from project kickoff through production ramp; coordinate with internal R&D and cross-functional teams.
• Author and maintain Data Sheets, Product Briefs, User Guides and Application Notes.
• Design and support evaluation boards and reference design kits representative of customer applications.
• Validate product performance in representative applications and test setups.
• Diagnose, debug, and resolve hardware and firmware issues during bring-up and validation of customer designs.
• Partner with technical experts at optical transceiver vendors to integrate technology into transceiver modules.
• Provide customer-facing support collaterals and technical enablement to exceed customer expectations.
• Occasional travel as required.

Requirements

Key must-have skills and experience for successful candidates; advanced degrees are summarized in the Education Requirements section below.

• Minimum of 5+ years relevant experience (examples: board-level design, optical module design, or applications engineering).
• Domain knowledge of high-speed interconnects and technologies, including DSPs and/or optics for PAM4 and/or coherent transmission.
• Experience debugging and troubleshooting firmware and hardware issues involving high-speed DSPs, optical components, optoelectronic components, and optical modules.
• Proven ability to validate product performance in representative applications and to support customers through integration and production ramp.
• Strong technical communication skills and experience producing technical documentation for customers.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer engagements and validation activities.

Education Requirements

Qualifications include a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. The posting lists degree-linked minimums (Bachelor's +2 years, Master's +1 year, or a PhD); the role also cites a practical minimum of 5+ years relevant experience. Equivalent practical experience is acknowledged.

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.