As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Develops, creates, and modifies general computer applications software or specialized utility programs which are instrumental for the development, verification, delivery and support of various SRAM Memory related deliverables supported by the Qualcomm Memory IP Team. Analyzes needs of the users who are both internal & external to the Memory team and develops software solutions. Designs tools/software or customizes software for customer use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. Modifies existing code/software to correct deficiencies. Analyzes user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design. The responsibilities of this role include:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Completes assigned coding tasks to specifications on time with good quality.
Adapts to changes and setbacks to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
Collaborates with others inside project team to accomplish project objectives.
Communicates with project lead to provide status and information about current tasks.
Quickly resolves complex software issues and bugs.
Gathers, integrates, and interprets information specific to a module or sub-block of code from a variety of sources in order to troubleshoot issues and find solutions.
Seeks others' opinions and shares own opinions with others about ways in which a problem can be addressed differently.
Participates in technical conversations with tech leads/managers.
Anticipates and communicates issues with project team to maintain open communication.
Makes decisions based on incomplete or changing specifications and obtains adequate resources needed to complete assigned tasks.
Prioritizes project deadlines and deliverables with minimal supervision.
Writes readable code for large features or significant bug fixes to support collaboration with other engineers.
Unit tests own code to verify the stability and functionality of a feature.
Convey information clearly and accurately, as well as choosing the most effective method of delivery (e.g., email, phone, face-to-face). This includes using a technically sound communication style both verbally and in writing.
Ability to attack work activities with drive and energy, understanding the impact of work on key metrics, and making decisions that are in the company's best interest.
Ability to appropriately document software and/or hardware specifications to promote knowledge transfer to other engineers.
Knowledge of the overall process for developing new software. This includes knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of software engineering and other functions, major phases, checkpoints and deliverables. This also includes the ability to identify common issues and considerations for bringing a new product to the marketplace.
Ability to quickly prioritize mission-critical from less important or trivial work activities. This includes sensing what the next most useful thing is to work on and focusing on the critical few tasks that add value while putting aside or delaying the rest.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
4+ years Software Engineering or related work experience.
2+ years experience with Programming Language such as Unix, Shell Scripting, C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, Skill etc.
2+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.

Applicants: 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. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

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.

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