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Hardware Design Engineer - Sr Staff (Austin OR San Diego)

Qualcomm

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$162,600 - $244,000 per year

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

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking experienced engineers to join its Cloud System Hardware and Validation Engineering team, which focuses on developing advanced AI inference solutions for liquid-cooled data centers. The role involves designing and developing motherboards and add-in cards for Qualcomm's new AI System On Chip and System In Package. Engineers will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project execution from concept to production. This position emphasizes rack-level design and integration, requiring expertise in hardware architecture and validation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
  • 10+ years of hardware engineering or systems development experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop motherboards, add-in cards, and modules for Qualcomm's AI System On Chip.
  • Lead schematics design, PCB layouts, design reviews, and component selections.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and ODMs to support customer-specific hardware requirements.
  • Support architecture and card designs, including accelerator SoCs and power delivery.
  • Assist in the bring-up and debugging of hardware systems and configurations.
  • Provide technical oversight of manufacturing processes to ensure quality.
  • Coordinate across multiple development sites and deliver technical training for ODMs.

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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