Senior Staff Application Engineer

Job Title

Senior Staff Application Engineer

Role Summary

Work on post-silicon application and bring-up of Qualcomm mixed-signal IPs (including UCIe) on customer SoCs and in-house test chips. Support integration, validation, system-level debug, and communicate technical status to internal product teams and external customers.

Collaborate with architects, hardware designers, validation, firmware and system teams to define and implement robust solutions; report to the Senior Director of Application Engineering.

Experience Level

Senior - role expects experienced engineers. Typical experience guidance: 4+ to 6+ years of relevant hardware application/design/validation experience depending on highest degree (see Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on silicon bring-up, validation, and customer support for high-speed mixed-signal IPs.

• Bring up and validate mixed-signal IP (e.g., UCIe) on customer platforms and internal test chips.
• Work closely with post-silicon validation, firmware, system, and design teams to resolve integration issues.
• Drive technical communication with customers from bring-up through production.
• Perform system-level debugging using software/firmware diagnostics and test tools.
• Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, BERTs, protocol analyzers) as needed to analyze PHY performance.
• Occasional travel to customer sites or labs may be required.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience. Degree and years guidance moved to Education Requirements below.

• Proven debugging skills for firmware and system-level bring-up.
• Experience programming in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with Python for test automation and debugging.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in fast-paced development environments.
• Experience in ASIC design, verification, or post-silicon validation for high-speed interfaces (UCIe, DDR, PCIe, Ethernet).

Nice-to-have

• Experience with advanced process nodes (7nm, 5nm, 3nm, 2nm) and related bring-up challenges.
• Familiarity with system-level diagnostics and custom test frameworks.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is specified with corresponding experience requirements: Bachelor's + 6+ years, Master's + 5+ years, or PhD + 4+ years in Hardware Applications Engineering or Hardware Design. Equivalent practical work experience is accepted per the listed alternatives.

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.