As a Staff Hardware Application Engineer at Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., you will lead the hardware enablement for next-generation WLAN Gateway and Access Point platforms. This role requires collaboration with customers and internal teams to translate requirements into effective hardware designs. You will focus on hardware design, RF/WLAN systems, and Ethernet networking to ensure successful product launches. Your expertise will be critical in guiding customers through various phases of product development.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Applications Engineering or Hardware Design experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Applications Engineering or Hardware Design experience.
• PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Applications Engineering or Hardware Design experience.
• 5-8+ years of experience in hardware design, hardware applications engineering, or customer engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with WLAN AP/Gateway hardware design and RF circuits.

• Act as the primary technical interface for customers during WLAN gateway/AP hardware bring-up, validation, and commercialization.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware architecture guidance and feature recommendations.
• Support customers through EVT/DVT/PVT phases to ensure on-time product launch.
• Provide hands-on guidance for WLAN AP design, including Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 architectures.
• Lead and review RF tuning, including gain budgets and antenna matching.

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