JobsPrincipal Engineer - Low Power Chip Architect / System Engineer
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Principal Engineer - Low Power Chip Architect / System Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$192,000 - $288,000 per year

PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Low Power Chip Architect/System Engineer with expertise in mixed-signal IC and system design. This high-impact role involves defining architecture, driving transistor-level design, and enabling system-level integration of ultra-low-power integrated circuits for Robotics and Industrial IoT applications. The successful candidate will lead programs from initial architecture through to silicon bring-up while collaborating cross-functionally. The position requires onsite presence in San Diego, five days a week.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
  • Strong expertise in low-power analog and mixed-signal IC design.
  • Hands-on experience with Cadence Virtuoso and related analog design tools.
  • Proficiency with Spectre, HSPICE, and board-level simulation methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience as a Chip Lead, System Architect, or Technical Lead.

Responsibilities

  • Define and support end-to-end system architecture across analog, digital, firmware, and system domains.
  • Drive architectural trade-offs across power, performance, noise, latency, and silicon area.
  • Lead feasibility studies and transistor-level design of mixed-signal building blocks.
  • Develop behavioral and system-level models to evaluate noise, linearity, and SNR.
  • Support post-silicon bring-up, characterization, and reliability qualification.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

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