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Description As a Cellular System Engineer, you will be responsible for the pre- and post-silicon ... Knowledge of cellular communication standards: 5G NR, 4G LTE, PHY uplink channels and signals.

You will work at the intersection of algorithm invention, system-level analysis, and hardware realization - collaborating with PHY/algorithm engineers, analog and digital designers, and firmware ...

Description As a Cellular System Engineer, you will be responsible for the pre- and post-silicon ... Knowledge of cellular communication standards: 5G NR, 4G LTE, PHY uplink channels and signals.

Description As a Cellular System Engineer, you will be responsible for the pre- and post-silicon ... Knowledge of cellular communication standards: 6G, 5G NR, 4G LTE, PHY Uplink channels and signals.

Description As a Cellular System Engineer, you will be responsible for the pre- and post-silicon bring up, and validation of end-to-end cellular systems. You will understand and map systems ...

Description As a Cellular System Engineer, you will be responsible for the pre- and post-silicon bring up, and validation of end-to-end cellular systems. You will understand and map systems ...

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DDR PHY System Design Engineer (San Diego, US)

San Diego, CA • On-site

Qualcomm
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees

$150 - $200/hr

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Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

Role Overview

QCT mixed‑signal IP design team is looking for a skilled system architect to help design high‑speed, high‑performance, and low‑power DDR PHYs for Qualcomm’s products targeted for 5G, AI/ML, compute, and automotive applications. This role is part of the DDR PHY design team and involves system design, building, and testing—from early ideas all the way to final chip production and validation.

Responsibilities
  • Analysis and ownership of DDR PHY system and architecture
  • Development of system timing budgets, both on‑die and off‑chip
  • Lead and deliver best‑in‑class solutions for product needs
Required Qualifications
  • 5‑10 years in DDR PHY system design/architecture
  • Strong knowledge of JEDEC DDR standards (LPDDR/PCDDR/HBM, etc.) and their implications for DDR PHY system design/architecture
  • Strong knowledge of link budgets and training
  • Strong communication skills; proven ability to collaborate across global teams
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of signal integrity and power delivery for server products
  • Knowledge of latest process technology nodes and mixed‑signal designs
  • Solid understanding of design‑for‑yield and production challenges in high‑speed links
  • Unix/Perl/TCL scripting (comfortable writing scripts)
Minimum Qualifications
  • 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience with a bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience with a master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience with a PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field
Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $140,000.00 – $210,000.00.

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Salary is one component of total compensation. Complimentary annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants are provided. Competitive benefits package supports your success at work, at home, and at play.

EEO Statement

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. Contact disability‑accommodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm’s toll‑free number for reasonable accommodations. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. The above email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities; it will not be used for updates on applications or resume inquiries.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985