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# Modem HW Design Engineer - AI Driven Next Gen Modem Hardware Development

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $187,000.0 - $311,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 4G (Telecommunication), Mobile Broadband Modems, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Modems, Microarchitecture, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Perl (Programming Language), Firmware, Make (Software), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Shell Script, Software Engineering, SystemC, SystemVerilog, Verilog, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Generative AI, Information Technology, Virtual Agents
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=050fa80cda2c1e48

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience., Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience., * BS or MS degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience

 * Strong expertise in RTL coding and logic design for wireless modem ASICs or custom datapath components for DSP applications
 * Solid understanding of Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, and SystemC
 * Experience with synthesis, industry LINT, clock domain crossing, low power design and verification
 * Background in wireless/wireline modem technology, DSP, or communication systems
 * Knowledge of 4G/5G 3GPP physical layer standards is a strong plus
 * Ultra-deep sub-micron CMOS technology nodes such as 4nm and below
 * Experience with Generative AI, ML, or agentic-AI-based automation
 * Proficiency with Unix/Linux shell scripting, Python/Perl, Makefiles, XML
 * Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Modem Hardware Design Engineer to join our advanced design organization, focused on AI-driven methodologies and next-generation modem hardware development. This role blends traditional design expertise with cutting-edge GenAI, ML-assisted flows, and agentic-AI automation frameworks to accelerate all phases of the project and deliver leading edge solutions across a wide range of portfolio products.

As a Wireless Design Engineer, you will define specifications and architecture/micro-architecture, develop RTL, and optimize for area, power, and performance. You will collaborate closely within the hardware team comprising verification, modeling, and physical implementation teams, while also engaging with system, RF, firmware, and software teams to deliver first-time-right silicon.


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