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Principal Systems Architect Engineer - Qualcomm - Farnborough, UK OR Sophia, France
Qualcomm · ASICS Engineering
France
- Posted
- 1w ago
- Workplace
- On-site
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Visa sponsorship
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Posted on 17 September 2026
Work model: On-site
Salary range not shared by the company
Visa sponsorship details unknown
Company:
Qualcomm France S.A.R.L.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering
General Summary:
We are searching for a Principal level Systems Architect to help lead Qualcomm in the development of 4G LTE & 5G modems to address the IoT market. Working within a dynamic design team you will participate in the development of next generation 4G LTE & 5G chipsets in the IoT wireless space.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will oversee the modem architecture, providing specifications, analysis and main design choices, thanks to interaction with the teams of algorithm development, HW design, DSP/embedded SW design and platform integration.
You should contribute to the definition and application of a mature process to guarantee the delivery of solutions as per global Qualcomm quality policy throughout the various teams.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the technical definition of the modem will meet the product definition as set by strategy and marketing teams.
PROFILE:
At least 15 years of experience in similar position
Track record of successful design of ASIC and SoC
Good technical knowledge in DSP/HW/RF/ASIC design
Strong expertise in chip architecture and dimensioning, RF/HW/SW partitioning, tradeoff management, low power design
Strong experience in working with various teams, including cross cultural and offshore teams
Efficiency, commitment, leadership and charisma, customer driven, autonomy and ability to interact at all levels within the company
Experience in wireless systems, ideally in 4G/5G
Excellent written and oral communications skills
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Engineering degree in a relevant discipline. BSc, MSc or equivalent
Simulation tools such as VSS, SystemVue, MatLab
4G/5G 3GPP Standards and requirements
We are open to this role being based in our Farnborough, UK office or Sophia, France office
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm engineers heavily out of Cork, with Munich, Cambridge and Turin behind it. Chip and modem engineering — Cork is its main European R&D site, not a satellite office, though expect the roles to skew hardware/firmware over pure software.