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# Hardware Board Design Engineer

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Communications Protocols, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Perl (Programming Language), Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), OrCAD, PCI Express, Schematic Capture, Signal Integrity, Systems Integration, Tcl (Programming Language), Scripting, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_4f00f8538ee7234896e048a9d6fa37db

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field.
 * 6+ years of experience in server hardware design.
 * Expertise designing high-speed, dense, multi-layer PCBs and systems.
 * Proficiency in logic design, schematic capture, board layout tools, and testing.
 * Strong knowledge of SIPI, PDN, thermal management, and compliance testing.
 * Expertise in high-speed analog and digital design.
 * Hands-on experience with PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes, and communication protocols (I2C/I3C/SPI/MDIO).
 * Proficiency with lab/debug tools such as logic analyzers, PCIe/I2C analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, traffic generators, differential probes, and VNAs.
 * Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.
 * Strong technical documentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication., * Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field.
 * 10+ years of experience in server hardware design.
 * In-depth knowledge of processor-memory architectures and designs.
 * Experience with PLD/FPGA bring-up, testing, and debugging, including signal integrity.
 * Working knowledge with scripting languages (Python, PERL, TCL)., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

## Description

As an experienced Hardware Board Design Engineer (individual contributor), you will collaborate with the platform team and various cross-functional teams, including software, firmware, packaging, SIPI, product management, and component suppliers. You will be responsible for creating high-performance board designs and ensuring their successful transition to production for our server products., * Collaborate with hardware, software, firmware, and FPGA teams to develop board and system documentation.

 * Work with suppliers and project teams to select components.
 * Capture schematics using OrCAD and manage board layouts using Allegro tools.
 * Design boards and systems to meet technical requirements, collaborating throughout design and testing phases.
 * Develop and document hardware test plans with team members.
 * Participate in board/system bring-up and system integration efforts.
 * Develop test scripts as required to facilitate and support testing activities.
 * Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure successful production and delivery to customers.
 * Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management, customers, and suppliers.