Hiring: Sensor System Engineer Company: Qualcomm Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:47:20 Target Skills & Keywords : ASIC, C, C#, C++, Firmware, MATLAB, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, User Experience About the job Experience: •2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. •1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience. •2+ years of hands-on industry experience in module and system characterization. Required Skills: •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. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. •OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience. •PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. •Works in the lab, can use hazardous chemicals (e.g., glue, machinery). •Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to performance under edge conditions. •Proven track record in architecting, defining, and implementing multi-domain sensor systems. •Strong background in systems engineering, preferably in sensors, modules, or biometric technologies. •Proven ability in defining architecture and integrating systems into commercial products. •Solid understanding of hardware/software interaction, including firmware development and HW/SW co-optimization. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!