Senior Digital Design Engineer
QualcommJob Title
Senior Digital Design Engineer
Role Summary
Design and validate high-speed digital and baseband hardware for platform and power-management ICs. Work across hardware disciplines to define platform architecture, capture schematics and BOMs, perform signal-integrity analysis and lab validation, and support transition to production.
Experience Level
Senior — candidates are expected to have several years of relevant hardware design experience; company data on prior hires shows experience levels starting around 4+ years.
Responsibilities
The role executes detailed digital hardware design tasks and supports integration, test, and handoff to manufacturing.
- Plan and perform high-speed digital and baseband design, including signal-integrity analysis and simulation.
- Design and validate CPU-based circuit boards and cards for wireless and low-power platforms.
- Perform component-level evaluation, optimization, unit testing, and RF debug.
- Define platform requirements and architecture; capture schematics and BOMs.
- Collaborate with CAD/PCB teams on PWB layout and support lab-based design verification and integration.
- Support transition of designs to small-volume production and maintain hardware through the product cycle.
- Participate actively in design reviews and cross-functional project meetings.
Requirements
Required technical skills and experience to perform the role.
- Proven experience in high-speed digital and baseband hardware design and validation.
- Experience with signal integrity analysis and related simulation tools.
- Experience in component evaluation, unit testing, and RF-level debug of platform hardware.
- Familiarity with schematic capture, BOM management, and PCB/PWB layout processes.
- Ability to work across hardware disciplines and coordinate with CAD and test engineering teams.
- Experience supporting design transitions to production and providing in-house technical support.
Education Requirements
Master's degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is accepted.
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.
