Senior/Staff RFIC Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior/Staff RFIC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and develop radio-frequency integrated circuits and mixed-signal blocks for wireless transceivers (4G/5G/6G, WLAN, BT, GPS) using advanced process technologies. Contribute to transistor-level design, circuit analysis, simulation, layout collaboration and hardware bring-up within an RFIC design team.

Experience Level

Senior level. Typical background includes multiple years of RF/analog IC and ASIC design or verification experience (see Education Requirements for degree expectations).

Responsibilities

Deliver hands-on analog/RF blocks and verify their performance from simulation through layout and test.

• Define circuit topology and perform transistor-level design for RF transceivers and blocks.
• Run detailed simulations to evaluate performance across conditions and iterate designs.
• Collaborate with layout engineers on floor-planning, layout generation and physical verification.
• Write and execute test plans; analyze measurement data and debug issues in silicon.
• Apply tools/techniques (including neural networks where applicable) for circuit optimization and analysis.
• Document designs, results and trade-offs; contribute technical input to the team.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience.

Must-have:

• Hands-on RF/analog IC design experience (LNA, PLL, synthesizers, transmitter/receiver blocks) at transistor level.
• Practical experience with circuit simulation and CAD tools such as Cadence, Virtuoso, ADS (experience with two or more preferred).
• ASIC design or verification experience and familiarity with mixed-signal integration.
• Experience collaborating on layout and performing/assisting physical verification.
• Ability to write test plans, analyze results and debug circuit-level issues.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with electromagnetic simulation/modeling, digital control and signal processing applied to RFICs.
• Product development experience from conception through commercialization and working in a large matrixed organization.
• Experience applying machine learning or neural-network techniques to circuit optimization.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field are cited in the posting. The posting lists combinations such as: Bachelor's plus RF/analog and ASIC experience; Master's with relevant ASIC experience; or PhD. Equivalent practical experience may be acceptable as stated in the qualifications.

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.