Hardware Applications Engineer, Senior

Job Description

General Summary Qualcomm, a leader in technological innovation, is seeking an experienced Hardware Applications Engineer to join its Customer Engineering team, focusing on IoT solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with customers to support hardware design sign-offs, system-level and PCB debugging, and help accelerate product development using Qualcomm hardware and software platforms. About The Role Provide technical expertise on Qualcomm chipsets through documentation, training, and product demonstrations Assist customers with hardware design reviews, troubleshooting at SoC, system, and PCB levels Create and maintain design collaterals such as reference schematics and training materials Support high-speed digital interfaces, power management, and system-level debugging during board bring-up Collaborate with cross-functional teams and multi-geography customers and stakeholders Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 1+ year of relevant experience OR PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Preferred Qualifications and Skills Strong understanding of digital/baseband hardware design and PCB design Expertise in troubleshooting and debugging hardware during board bring-up Experience with power management components such as LDOs and SMPS Knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces: UFS, eMMC, LPDDR, NAND, MIPI DSI/CSI, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG Familiarity with digital ASICs, system design, system-level clocking, and interface handshakes Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test tools Basic knowledge of ARM processors, multi-core systems, and JTAG emulators Proficiency in PCB signal and power integrity, schematic review, and layout tools (Cadence Allegro, Siemens Mentor Graphics) Experience with multi-layer PCB designs, vias, and stack-up configurations Ability to engage with global customers and stakeholders effectively Familiarity with prototyping platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi is a plus