JobsHardware Design Engineer - Sr Staff (Austin OR San Diego)
Hardware Design Engineer - Sr Staff (Austin OR San Diego)
QualcommHardware Design Engineer - Sr Staff (Austin OR San Diego)
QualcommLocation
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 2025Job 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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