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[/company/qualcomm-technologies-inc](/company/qualcomm-technologies-inc)[Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.](/company/qualcomm-technologies-inc)
# Modem HW Design Engineer – AI Driven Next Gen Modem Hardware Development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Department: Modem Technologies

Compensation · Listed in posting

$162,500 – $243,700/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: San Diego, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Sep 30, 2026

## Description

Qualcomm is hiring a Modem Hardware Design Engineer to define modem specifications and architecture, develop RTL, and optimize wireless modem ASICs for area, power, and performance. The role collaborates with hardware verification, modeling, physical implementation, system, RF, firmware, and software teams to deliver first-time-right silicon, while leveraging GenAI, ML-assisted flows, and agentic-AI automation. Candidates need a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a relevant engineering field plus the stated years of experience, with RTL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, SystemC, synthesis, low-power design, and wireless modem technology experience preferred.

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