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Digital Hardware FPGA Design Engineer
Digital Hardware FPGA Design Engineer-November 2024
San Diego
Nov 4, 2025
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About Digital Hardware FPGA Design Engineer

  Company:

  Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

  Job Area:

  Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Cellular Technologies

  General Summary:

  The Wireless R&D group is focused on developing a Test Base Station (TBS) for verification of QCT mobile chipset functionality. Current test focus is on the 5G NR physical layer. We are seeking a digital HW engineer for an exciting opportunity to be involved in the implementation and verification of complex wireless systems. The successful candidate will be part of an experienced team working on the latest in wireless standards and digital design with focus on FPGA SOC’s. A successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively with Systems, RF, SW, and Test engineers. Tasks performed by digital HW engineers on the TBS team include:

  Work with project lead to develop, document, and achieve product development milestones and deliverables

  Understanding the latest 3GPP and other specifications

  Translating systems requirements into efficient digital implementations that meet stringent performance specifications

  Architecture, implementation, and verification of FPGA/SOC designs

  Presenting design reviews to cross disciplinary teams

  Supporting the commercialization of new HW and/or features

   

  The ideal candidate would have:

  1+ year experience in FPGA or ASIC design from RTL/HDL through simulation, synthesis, and on-target verification

  1+ year experience with VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog and related simulator/synthesis CAD tools

  Experience in HDL Design Verification (DV)

  Understanding and use of high speed interfaces such as PCIe and Ethernet

  Understanding of SOC interconnect standards such as AXI/AHB/AMBA/Wishbone/Avalon

  Experience with Linux development environment

  Experience in a Product Development environment with an affinity for hands-on lab work

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

  OR

  Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

  OR

  PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Experience with common FPGA vendor tool suites

  Knowledge in signal processing, digital communications, and wireless physical layer specifications

  Experience with git or another version control system

  Experience with Python programming

  Familiar with programming in C/C++, Matlab, Perl/Python, OOP

  Experience with High Level Synthesis (HLS)

  Familiar with embedded software design such as RTOS, embedded Linux

  Level of Responsibility:

  • Works under supervision.

  • Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.

  • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

  • Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.

  • Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

  Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm’s toll-free number found here (https://qualcomm.service-now.com/hrpublic?id=hr_public_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0039028) for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

  Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

  To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

  EEO Employer: 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.

  Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

  Pay range:

  $114,500.00 - $171,500.00

  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. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer!

  If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers (http://www.qualcomm.com/contact/corporate) .

  EEO Employer: 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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