Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Leader, Electrical & Optical Systems Engineer to join the Central Hardware Systems team. This role focuses on defining, developing, and productizing next-generation electrical and optical interconnect technologies for AI, hyperscale datacenter, networking, and HPC systems. The successful candidate will lead the transition from conventional PCB-based interconnects to advanced architectures, driving innovation in high-speed communication systems. The position requires deep technical expertise and leadership in various engineering disciplines.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 9+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.
• 15+ years of experience developing high-speed communication, networking, or optical interconnect products.
• Demonstrated success productizing 112G and/or 224G PAM4 electrical and optical communication systems.

• Define and drive end-to-end architecture for next-generation interconnect solutions utilizing 112G, 224G, and emerging 448G SerDes technologies.
• Lead system design and performance closure across SerDes and PHY architectures, EIC/PIC integration, and optical engines.
• Own SI/PI methodology and end-to-end link analysis including channel budgeting and simulation-to-silicon correlation.
• Drive electrical-optical DSP architecture and algorithm development including TX/RX equalization and overall system performance analysis.
• Develop system-level models and architecture tradeoff studies spanning bandwidth, reach, power, latency, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and scalability.

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