Graphics Research Senior/Staff Engineer

Job Description

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering General Summary: 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 Systems Engineer, you will research, design, develop, simulate, and/or validate systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions that enables the development of cutting-edge technology. Qualcomm Systems Engineers collaborate across functional teams to meet and exceed system-level requirements and standards. Minimum Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. 12+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. 8+ years of 4G/5G/6G systems and associated cellular standards (e.g., 3GPP NR, LTE, LTE, 3G). 3+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization. 2+ years of supervisory experience. 2 + years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above). 1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Leverages advanced Systems knowledge and experience to research, design, develop, simulate, and/or validate critical systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions while ensuring system-level requirements and standards are met. Performs highly complex functional analysis to drive requirements and specifications and to define and align with standards for hardware and software. Develops and analyzes highly complex system level design including requirements, interface definition, functional/performance definition, and implementation of a new system or modification of an existing system. Collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., product management teams, engineering teams, etc.) to complete project work, including implementing and verifying the system. Develops algorithms and works on new and innovative ideas (e.g. IDFs) for a product or feature area. Drives triage of highly complex problems at the system level to determine root cause and presents results of testing and debugging to internal and external stakeholders. Level of Responsibility: Works independently with minimal supervision. Provides supervision/guidance to other team members. Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group. Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey highly complex and/or detailed information. May require strong negotiation and influence with large groups or high-level constituents. Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is consulted by senior leadership to make key decisions). Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.