CareerPlan

Modem HW Design Engineer – AI Driven Next Gen Modem Hardware Development

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$163k–$244k2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Define specifications and architecture/micro-architecture for AI-driven next-gen modem hardware, develop RTL, and optimize for area, power, and performance.

Role type

Senior IC hardware design engineer (modem ASIC)

Builds

Wireless modem and RF transceiver silicon for 3G/4G/5G/6G devices

Domain

Semiconductor / Wireless Communications / ASIC Design

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

RTL coding, logic design, Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, SystemC, synthesis, clock domain crossing, low power design, wireless/wireline modem technology, DSP, 4G/5G 3GPP physical layer standards, ultra-deep sub-micron CMOS technology nodes, Unix/Linux shell scripting, Python, Perl, Makefiles, XML

Preferred skills

Generative AI, ML, agentic-AI-based automation, 5+ years industry experience

Technologies

4nm and below CMOS nodes, 3GPP standards

Responsibilities

Define specifications and architecture/micro-architecture, develop RTL, optimize for area/power/performance, collaborate with verification/modeling/implementation teams, engage with system/RF/firmware/software teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC