Wireless R&D Design Verification Sr Lead Engineer

Job Title

Wireless R&D Design Verification Sr Lead Engineer

Role Summary

Senior engineering role on Qualcomm's Wireless R&D/ASIC teams responsible for RTL IP design and verification for wireless and DSP domains (WAN, WLAN, GNSS, Bluetooth).

The role contributes to micro-architecture, front-end RTL design and partners with multi-geo teams to deliver next-generation wireless IP.

Experience Level

Senior. The posting indicates an experience range of approximately 2–12 years; minimum qualification options tie required experience to degree level (see Education Requirements).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop front-end RTL for wireless or DSP IP (SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL).
• Define micro-architecture for next-generation wireless R&D products.
• Contribute to flagship Wireless IP across WAN, WLAN, GNSS, and Bluetooth technologies.
• Collaborate with geographically distributed design and verification teams.
• Support synthesis, timing closure awareness, and front-end verification flows.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience:

• Strong IP design experience, preferably in wireless or DSP domains.
• Proven RTL coding skills in SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL.
• Exposure to synthesis and Static Timing Analysis (STA); awareness of low-power and high-speed design techniques.
• Familiarity with front-end flows and checks (lint, CDC, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation: Unix/Linux shell, Perl, Python, Makefile.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Good communication and ability to work with global teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum qualification options specified in the posting: Bachelor's + 3+ years hardware engineering experience, or Master's + 2+ years, or PhD + 1+ year.

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.