SOC Design Verification Sr Lead Engineer

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

2+ years of experience with circuit design (e.g., digital, analog, RF).

2+ years of experience utilizing schematic capture and circuit simulation software.

2+ years of experience with hardware design and measurement instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, etc.

1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Leverages Hardware knowledge and experience to plan, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems.

Integrates features and functionality into hardware designs in line with proposals or roadmaps.

Conducts complex simulations and analyses of designs as well as implements designs with the best power, performance, and area.

Collaborates with teams (e.g., design, verification, validation, software and systems engineering, architecture development teams, etc.) to implement new requirements and incorporate the latest test solutions in the production program to improve the yield, test time, and quality.

Evaluates, characterizes, and develops the manufacturing solutions for leading edge products in the most advanced processes and bring-up product to meet customer expectations and schedules.

Evaluates reliability of critical materials, properties, and techniques and brings innovation, automation, and optimization to maximize productivity.

Evaluates complex design features to identify potential flaws, compatibility issues, and/or compliance issues.

Writes detailed technical documentation for Hardware projects.

Level of Responsibility:

Works independently with minimal supervision.

Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.

Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.

Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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