Signal and Power Integrity Engineer (Senior to Staff)

Job Title

Signal and Power Integrity Engineer (Senior to Staff)

Role Summary

Join Qualcomm's Central Hardware System team supporting signal integrity and power integrity (SIPI) for next-generation server projects. The role partners with IC, package, and PCB designers to ensure system-level constraints are met prior to package tape-out and to optimize DDR, SerDes, and PDN performance.

Experience Level

Senior to Staff level. Candidates typically have multi-year experience in DDR/SerDes, package, PCB, or system design; Staff-level roles expect broader technical leadership and demonstrated expertise.

Responsibilities

Deliver system- and component-level SIPI engineering to enable high-performance compute/server designs.

• Perform package and PCB electromagnetic extraction for time-domain and frequency-domain analysis.
• Conduct system-level analysis for DDR, SerDes, and power delivery networks (PDN).
• Develop and validate design guidelines for package and PCB layouts.
• Evaluate ball assignments and PCB/package interactions for system impact.
• Create technical reports, documentation, and presentations for cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with IP owners, package, PCB, and simulation teams to align requirements and deliverables.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and domain experience; preferred skills listed separately.

• 3+ years of experience in DDR/SerDes, package, PCB, or system design for compute, automotive, or server products.
• Strong background in electromagnetics, transmission line theory, and crosstalk analysis.
• Experience with field solvers such as HFSS, Q3D, Sentinel-PSI, or Clarity.
• Experience with circuit and system simulation tools such as ADS and HSPICE.
• Working knowledge of PCB/package layout tools (Cadence Allegro/APD/SIP or Mentor Xpedition).
• Ability to perform package/PCB extraction and interpret results for system-level recommendations.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and technical documentation skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience leveraging AI tools to improve engineering efficiency.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and programming for analysis and automation.
• Familiarity with interface and design specs such as LPDDRx, PCIe, and XLink.

Education Requirements

One of the following is expected: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 4+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 3+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience. Preferred: Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field. (Related technical fields or equivalent practical experience accepted as described.)

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.