Sr Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) Design Engineer
Qualcomm· Semiconductors· Sep 17, 2026 · 1mo ago
San Diego, California, United States of America
In office
Full-time
Senior
$150K–$200K est.
2+ years exp
Job description
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > RFIC Design
General Summary:
Define, design and develop complex radio frequency integrated circuits in complex SoC’s and discrete RFIC’s. Perform radio signal path and circuit topology analysis and detailed transistor-level design of highly-integrated transceivers and associated blocks for wireless applications such as 6G, WLAN, and IOT using advanced process technologies. Utilize complex analysis, simulation, engineering, science and mathematical principles to compose algorithm structures to solve problems. Assess processing requirements and select devices to meet requirements. Debug and assess performance of algorithms in actual application hardware.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Determines circuit-level specifications based on system-level requirements with minimal supervision.
• Uses technical expertise with tools/applications to develop the architecture and design of one or more blocks based on specifications.
• Resolves architecture and design problems by applying sound RFIC engineering practices with minimal supervision.
• Runs simulations to determine how circuits perform under various circumstances with minimal supervision.
• Independently floor-plan layout; works with layout engineers under minimal guidance to generate the layout of circuits and conduct physical verification on the layout; participate in review of generated layout.
• Writes test plans and reviews test results to assess performance and identify any bugs in own work and provides instructions to test engineers for their design block.
• Debugs most issues and escalates highly complex issues.
• Seeks essential knowledge of industry trends, and advances related to RFICs.
• Collaborates with team members to generate new ideas.
• Writes clear and detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions to guide users.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: (All competencies below are required upon entry)
• Analytical Skills - The ability to collect information and identify fundamental patterns/trends in data. This includes the ability to gather, integrate, and interpret information from several sources.
• Communication - The ability to convey information clearly and accurately, as well as to choose the most effective method of delivery (e.g., email, phone, face-to-face) for technical and non-technical information.
• Getting Work Done - The ability to be organized, resourceful, and planful. This includes the ability to leverage available resources to get things done and lay out tasks in sufficient detail. This also includes the ability to work on multiple tasks at once without losing track, and foresee and plan around obstacles.
• Technical Knowledge - The ability to understand and apply knowledge of radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) design and related tools and technologies, customer requirements, and industry specifications to design and develop RFICs and/or RFIC solutions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• 2+ years ASIC design, verification, or related work experience.
• 2+ years of academic or professional experience using two or more of the following software: CADENCE, Virtuoso, ADS.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field with internship or journal/conference publication OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 3+ years experience in the transistor level design of RF analog integrated circuits.
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: • Design of receiver and transmitter RF/Analog circuits
• Digital Predistortion (DPD) or Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) applied to RF and Analog circuit design
• Design of high-performance RF frequency synthesizers
• Digital control and signal processing
• Product experience from conception, design, and product commercialization
• Electro Magnetic simulation/modeling
• 1+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above)
• 2+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).
• Monitors and utilizes computers for more than 6 hours a day and/or test equipment for more than 3 hours a day.
• Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and/or vendors both in person and remotely.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$133,900.00 - $200,900.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .
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