San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$129k–$173k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the applicati…
Skills: CAD Automation, RTL Design, SoC Integration, EDA Tools, Hardware Modeling
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$228k–$342k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management General Summary: Directs a comprehensive product strategy from product conception and definition through end of life. F…
Skills: Product Strategy, Roadmap Development, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Business Case Validation
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$37k–$61k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Production Assembly, Electronic Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Hand Tools
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$131k–$196k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular System Test Engineering General Summary: This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and pe…
Skills: 3GPP WWAN Specifications, LTE, 5GNR, 5G mmWave, 5G Sub6
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$129k–$184k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Video Systems, HW Architecture General Summary: This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for …
Skills: Video Codec Design, Computer Vision Systems, Hardware Architecture, Logic Design, Design Verification
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$99k–$148k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-g…
Skills: Asic Design, Design Verification, Rtl To Gds Flow, Virtuoso, Scripting
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$104k–$155k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Software Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is looking for a highly motivated Engineer to join our Data / Networking software t…
Skills: C, C++, Embedded Software Development, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$104k–$155k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Software Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our Android Data/Networ…
Skills: C, C++, Java, Kotlin, Android AOSP
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$129k–$173k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering General Summary: This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the high-spee…
Skills: High-speed Digital Design, Baseband Design, Signal Integrity Analysis, Simulation, Integration and Test
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$179k–$298k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Multimedia Systems General Summary: We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Systems and Mixed Signal Design Engineer to join our Fing…
Skills: Mixed-Signal Design, Systems Engineering, CMOS IC Design, Sensor Physics, ASIC Specifications
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$158k–$236k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Test Engineering General Summary: As an engineer you will provide technical leadership in defining and executing test validation…
Skills: Embedded Systems Validation, Python, Go, C/C++, Test Automation Frameworks
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$111k–$207k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Aircraft Operation, Flight Proficiency, Multi-engine Rating, Instrument Rating, Turbine Engine Operation
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$155k–$233k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies Software General Summary: This individual leads the design, implementation, verification, validation, and commerciali…
Skills: Access Stratum Software, 5G, 4G, 3GPP Specifications, Multi RAT Technologies
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$129k–$163k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering General Summary: This individual possesses the solid engineering fundamentals and understanding with some supervis…
Skills: GPU Architecting, GPU Design, Functional Modeling, Performance Optimization, Power Optimization
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$101k–$176k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Earned Value Management, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Program Control, Integrated Baseline Reviews
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$37k–$61k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Production Assembly, Electronic Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Technical Drawing Interpretation, Hand Tools
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Job Purpose: Our Testing Lab Technician will perform a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature ensuring compliance with company, customer, industry and regulatory requirements. This position supports the bus…
Skills: ISTA Distribution Testing, Cold Chain Testing, Good Documentation Practices, ASTM Standards, CAD Software
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$174k–$233k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies General Summary: This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the com…
Skills: Hardware Modeling, Wireless Modem Design, Python, Perl, Shell Scripting
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$115k–$184k/yr
As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global le…
Skills: Program Management, New Product Introduction, Cross-functional Leadership, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$85k–$140k/yr
Overview Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported missi…
Skills: HVAC Design, Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, System Design
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The role involves planning and executing the modeling, design, and optimization of IP and SoC development for high-performance products. The engineer will develop scalable automation solutions for RTL design, verification, and emulation while resolving complex development issues.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Data Science, or a related field. Proficiency in CAD/EDA tools and programming languages for automation is required.
This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the application of hardware and software knowledge to assist and support the defining, modeling, designing (digital and/or analog), optimizing, verifying, validating, implementing, and documenting of IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power products. Utilizes tools/applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable architecture and design of a specific part of a block/SoC or IC Package. Writes technical documentation for CAD/EDA/IP/ASIC projects. Develops scalable automation solutions in the area of RTL design and SoC integration, power, verification, and emulation with various programming languages and databases. Resolves issues in all phases of development to assure smooth project execution with strong problem solving and debugging skills by analyzing a large set of RTL designs in various design databases. Acts as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.
Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Data Science or related degree field.
Pay Range: $128,898.00 - $173,400.00/year
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