The role at Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. focuses on defining, designing, and developing complex radio frequency integrated circuits for wireless applications, including 4G, 5G, WLAN, BT, and GPS standards. The engineer will work within a team to perform detailed transistor-level design and circuit topology analysis. This position requires utilizing advanced engineering principles and simulation tools to solve complex problems and assess performance. The engineer will also lead efforts in circuit layout and collaborate with other engineers to ensure high-quality designs.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of experience in designing RF/Analog circuits or a Master's degree with 4+ years of related work experience.
• 2+ years of experience using CADENCE, Virtuoso, or ADS software.

• Lead the determination of circuit-level specifications based on system-level requirements.
• Develop module-level architecture and design of multiple complex blocks using advanced tools.
• Run complex simulations to evaluate circuit performance under various conditions.
• Collaborate with layout engineers to generate and verify circuit layouts.
• Review block-level test plans and provide guidance to test engineers.
• Analyze and resolve bugs, ensuring customer issues are addressed.
• Contribute to discussions on new ideas for next-generation RFICs and provide recommendations.

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