Qualcomm · 1 day ago
Hardware Board Design Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $271K/yr
6+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. The Hardware Board Design Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-performance board designs and ensure their successful transition to production for server products.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with hardware, software, firmware, and FPGA teams to develop board and system documentation
Work with suppliers and project teams to select components
Capture schematics using OrCAD and manage board layouts using Allegro tools
Design boards and systems to meet technical requirements, collaborating throughout design and testing phases
Develop and document hardware test plans with team members
Participate in board/system bring-up and system integration efforts
Develop test scripts as required to facilitate and support testing activities
Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure successful production and delivery to customers
Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management, customers, and suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field
6+ years of experience in server hardware design
Expertise designing high-speed, dense, multi-layer PCBs and systems
Proficiency in logic design, schematic capture, board layout tools, and testing
Strong knowledge of SIPI, PDN, thermal management, and compliance testing
Expertise in high-speed analog and digital design
Hands-on experience with PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes, and communication protocols (I2C/I3C/SPI/MDIO)
Proficiency with lab/debug tools such as logic analyzers, PCIe/I2C analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, traffic generators, differential probes, and VNAs
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment
Strong technical documentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field
10+ years of experience in server hardware design
In-depth knowledge of processor-memory architectures and designs
Experience with PLD/FPGA bring-up, testing, and debugging, including signal integrity
Working knowledge with scripting languages (Python, PERL, TCL)
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
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