Staff Engineer - DFT
Core
Plan, design, optimize, verify, and test critical electronic systems (Digital/Analog/RF/optical), circuits, mechanical systems, and packaging for cutting-edge hardware products.
Role type
Staff Hardware Engineer (DFT/Design)
Builds
Complex electronic systems, circuits, and packaging for Qualcomm's next-generation products.
Domain
Semiconductor hardware engineering
Required skills
Hardware design, circuit simulation, schematic capture, hardware measurement instruments, cross-functional collaboration, technical documentation, yield optimization, reliability evaluation, design flaw identification
Preferred skills
Master's degree in CS/EE, 8+ years hardware engineering experience, circuit design (digital/analog/RF), hardware design and measurement instruments, technical leadership
Technologies
FPGA, DSP, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF tools, schematic capture software, circuit simulation software
Responsibilities
Plan, optimize, verify, and test critical electronic systems; Integrate complex features into hardware designs; Conduct complex simulations and analyses for power, performance, and area; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve yield and quality; Evaluate and develop novel manufacturing solutions; Evaluate reliability of critical materials and techniques; Identify potential flaws, compatibility, and compliance issues; Write detailed technical documentation
Seniority
Staff, independent contributor with significant decision-making and team guidance