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Hardware Platform Architect

Qualcomm

On-site
Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Full-time
Staff
Entry
2+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 2h ago

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Job description

Qualcomm is hiring a Hardware Platform Architect — a full-time, based in Hsinchu City, Taiwan role. Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.

IE-IOT HW Platform Architecture, up to Staff

Location: Hsinchu City, Taiwan

Department: Hardware Engineering

Work Location: onsite


Company:

Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware 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 IE-IoT Platform Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, including Digital and Analog circuits, which launch cutting-edge, world class products in the IoT market space. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions to meet performance requirements.

A successful candidate should have knowledge of and preferably experience in electronic system design ranging from handheld devices to industrial computing. Knowledge of component selection, electronics system design, PCB design, and signal integrity are key, with knowledge of PCB manufacturing, CCA assembly, and Final Assembly and Test as a plus. 

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and evaluate electronic systems, select components, and execute or guide PCB layout for retail and industrial electronic equipment.

  • Collaborate with internal or 3rd party manufacturing contacts to fabricate hardware systems

  • Develop new and impactful designs

  • Conduct detailed reviews and analysis of designs to ensure implementation meets appropriate power, performance, area, compliance, and cost

  • Coordinates or conducts specialized analyses (e.g., feasibility studies, signal integrity, power integrity, etc.) to verify design performance

  • Test development systems to ensure performance and compliance requirements are met

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 0-5 years of Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 0-2 years of Hardware Engineering experience or related work experience.

  • Experience with hardware system design, system integration, schematic capture, and circuit simulation software. 

  • Experience with hardware system validation and standard measurement instruments (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, etc.). 

  • Ability to travel internationally to US, India, Europe, and China as required by project schedules

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Frequently asked questions

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The required skills for Hardware Platform Architect at Qualcomm include: Electrical Engineering.

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