senior software engineering Hardware Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Apr 9, 2026

About this role

Qualcomm is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Bangalore, India.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Tech leadership
Location
Bangalore, India
Posted
Apr 9, 2026

Job description

from Qualcomm careers

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Company:

Qualcomm India Private 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 Hardware Engineer, you will plan, design, optimize, verify, and test electronic systems, bring-up yield, circuits, mechanical systems, Digital/Analog/RF/optical systems, equipment and packaging, test systems, FPGA, and/or DSP systems that launch cutting-edge, world class products. Qualcomm Hardware Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions and meet performance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.

Job Description :

As a CPU CAD Engineer, you will build and support the world’s best analysis tools and flows. Your tools and methodologies will ensure our custom CPUs achieve industry‑leading power, performance, and area (PPA).

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Roles and Responsibilities

* Architect and recommend methodology improvements to ensure optimal silicon power, performance, and area.

* Maintain, support, and debug STA and timing closure (ECO) flows, and resolve project‑specific issues.

* Work closely with worldwide CPU Physical Design teams, providing methodology guidance and tools/flows support.

* Collaborate with EDA vendors to define tool roadmaps and resolve tool‑related issues.

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