Signal and Power Integrity Engineer, Senior to Staff Level
QualcommJob Title
Signal and Power Integrity Engineer, Senior to Staff Level
Role Summary
Work on signal and power integrity (SIPI) for next-generation server projects. Partner with IC, package, and PCB designers to ensure system-level constraints are met before package tape-out and to optimize overall system performance across IP, package, PCB, and simulation teams.
Experience Level
Senior to Staff level. Candidates typically have 3+ years of relevant SIPI or system/package/PCB/DDR/SerDes experience; seniority may be adjusted based on demonstrated expertise.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include system-level SIPI analysis, extraction, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Perform package and PCB extraction for time-domain and frequency-domain analysis.
- Conduct system-level analysis for DDR, SerDes, and power delivery networks (PDN).
- Develop design guidelines for package and PCB designs to meet system requirements.
- Create technical documentation and presentations for design reviews.
- Collaborate with IC, PHY, package, PCB, and simulation teams to optimize signal and power integrity across the system, including ball assignment impact assessments.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- 3+ years' 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 simulation tools such as ADS and HSPICE.
- Working knowledge of PCB/layout tools (Cadence Allegro/APD/SIP or Mentor Xpedition).
- Effective written and verbal technical communication skills for documentation and presentations.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience utilizing AI tools to improve engineering efficiency.
- Experience with MATLAB and/or programming languages.
- Familiarity with interface specifications such as LPDDRx, PCIe, or XLink.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. The posting specifies degree-plus-experience options (e.g., Bachelor's +4 years, Master's +3 years, PhD +2 years) as acceptable alternatives to experience-based 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.
