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.

Job Function: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineer to join our team as a CMOS Foundry & PDK Engineer. This role involves close collaboration with internal design, CAD, yield, and test teams, as well as external foundries, to support RF, analog, and mixed-signal product development. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in CMOS technologies, circuit design/simulations, PDK development, and tape-out processes.

Responsibilities

PDK & Design Support

• Provide technical support for CMOS PDK issues including DRC, LVS, PEX, EM, and modeling concerns.

• Collaborate with internal design and CAD teams to resolve design-related PDK challenges and ensure robust simulation and layout practices.

Tape-out & IP Validation

• Support tape-out activities including database preparation, mask reviews, and validation of devices/IP in final tape-out databases.

• Ensure compliance with foundry specifications and design rules.

Process & Reliability Support

• Collaborate with test, yield, and design engineers to address fab-related issues for new processes and products.

• Support technology benchmarking and model validation using test IP cores for RFIC and analog applications (e.g., LNA, RF switches, bandgap references).

Cross-functional Collaboration

Interface with Qualcomm global CAD, design, SQE, YMT, package, and reliability teams to report and resolve issues efficiently. Excellent communication skills needed.
Work with external IP vendors, fabs, OSATs, and silicon service partners to ensure timely project execution.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in sub-micron CMOS RF-AMS IP/test structure and layout design, as well as PDK aspects (DRC/LVS/PEX/EM/REL tool) is must.
Hands on experience with CMOS RF-AMS circuit design and simulation including PEX/EM tools such as Cadence/ Keysight ADS, Calibre XRC, HFSS, RF-Pro, Momentum, etc. Knowledge of Digital design flow is a plus.
Support technology development, benchmarking, and model validation using test IP cores for RFIC and analog applications (such as LNA, RF switches, bandgap, etc).
Good understanding of the device and circuit level reliability, safe operating area, and design rules.
Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments. Ability to solve problems in time.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in hardware description languages like Verilog, VHDL for AMS/digital sims is beneficial.
Expertise in using statistical analysis tools to find trends. Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Tcl, JMP, etc is a plus.

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).

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