Sensor System Design​/Systems Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group, Engineering Group >
Multimedia Systems

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Systems Engineer to join our Fingerprint Sensor team and drive the development of innovative biometric solutions for next-generation mobile devices. Our mission is to deliver high-performance, high-volume solutions that push the boundaries of mobile security and user experience.

• Architect and define end-to-end system solutions for next-generation fingerprint sensing technologies.
• Define system integration requirements across diverse sensor applications and product platforms.
• Optimize hardware/software interfaces and drive schemes to enhance overall system performance and efficiency.
• Lead algorithm development and validation by integrating sensor physics with advanced data analysis to overcome limitations in existing sensor modules, improving accuracy, robustness, and performance.
• Develop hardware specifications for ASICs, sensors, and module-level components.
• Characterize and optimize system performance under edge and corner conditions through firmware development, testing, and iteration.
• Perform system-level verification and validation to ensure reliability, scalability, and production readiness.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, firmware, and product engineering) to enable successful integration into high-volume consumer products.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, design descriptions, and test materials for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Supports design reviews for platform development; leads evaluation of system performance based on constraints and capabilities of design; works with multiple groups outside domain to support design integrity.
• Independently identifies issues or patterns of issues related to systems-level software and hardware design and the implications for work within and across teams; makes overall recommendations for new technologies and to address ambiguous issues, design architectures, generate solutions, and develop models, code, and simulations.

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of Mixed Signal Design and Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• Experience with algorithm development, validation, and system‑level performance characterization.
• Familiarity with ASIC specifications, sensor physics, or module‑level design.
• Experience in systems engineering, preferably with sensors and integrated modules
• Proven ability to define architecture and integrate systems into commercial products.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to performance in edge cases.
• Experience with CMOS sensor design with TFT/LTPS technologies is a plus
• Strong understanding of hardware/software interaction, including FW development and HW/SW co‑optimization.
• Hands‑on experience using CADENCE, SPICE, MATLAB, Verilog/VHDL, Python and lab equivalent.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

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