Qualcomm · 18 hours ago
Staff Reliability Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $192K/yr
4+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Staff Reliability Engineer to lead reliability strategy for data center products. This role involves driving design improvements, defining qualification methodologies, and implementing advanced statistical process controls to ensure robust product performance.
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Responsibilities
Own reliability planning and execution for complex data center programs
Perform advanced reliability analysis, including device aging, electromigration (EM), and wear-out modeling, to validate process/design capabilities
Architect and oversee reliability evaluation and qualification tests (HTOL, bHAST/THB, ESD/LU, package qualification), including hardware and pattern development/verification
Apply advanced statistical modeling to predict failure rates and reliability metrics; guide design-for-reliability improvements
Drive cross-functional collaboration with design, test, and supplier teams to meet aggressive schedules and quality targets
Prepare executive-level reports and present findings to leadership and program stakeholders
Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for reliability engineering across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Reliability Engineering (e.g., reliability analysis, stress testing) experience or related work experience
Master's degree in Engineering, Material Science, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Reliability Engineering (e.g., reliability analysis, stress testing) experience or related work experience
PhD in Engineering, Material Science, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Reliability Engineering (e.g., reliability analysis, stress testing) experience or related work experience
1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports
Preferred
Master's degree or higher in Electrical, Electronics, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
6+ years of experience in reliability engineering, including JEDEC standards and stress testing
Strong background in silicon process technology, advanced packaging (2.5D/3D integration, chiplets), and reliability mechanisms
Expertise in complex Digital SoC product reliability and qualification
Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (ReliaSoft, Minitab) and reliability modeling
Familiarity with AI-driven analytics for reliability prediction and optimization
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
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
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President & CEO
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CEO
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