CPU Server Physical Design Engineer
Qualcomm · Santa Clara, CA
About this role
Qualcomm is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Testing. Compensation is listed at $167,100–$250,700 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
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Job description
from Qualcomm careers##
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
## Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU 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 CPU Engineer, you will lead innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that have a critical impact on industries across the world. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations for all Qualcomm Business Units.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.