Associate Engineer (HW) – Qualcomm India (Campus Recruit 2026)
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Qualcomm Hiring Freshers for ₹13–21 LPA Associate Engineer Role in 2026 |
Location: Bengaluru & Chennai, India
Salary: ₹13–21 LPA (Performance-Based Pay)
Experience: Freshers / 0–2 years
Qualcomm is inviting early-career engineers to be a part of its hardware engineering team working on breakthrough innovations across mobile, wireless, AI, multimedia, and embedded platforms. If you aspire to work on SoC design, RTL verification, and real-world chip implementation, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.
- 🔧 Work on SoC subsystems like modem, RF, analog, DSP, and image processing.
- 🛠 Apply Verilog/VHDL and scripting knowledge to validate industry-leading hardware designs.
- 📊 Collaborate with global cross-functional teams across CAD, test, and layout domains.
- 🌐 Exposure to RF/Analog/Mixed Signal IC design, including PLL, OpAmp, CMOS, ADC/DAC.
- 🚀 Contribute directly to Qualcomm’s flagship chipsets and commercial platforms.
🎓 Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, or related fields.
- Background in verifying SoC with embedded RISC/DSP processors, or communication/networking ASICs.
- Experience with Verilog/VHDL, C/C++, and scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, Shell).
- Solid understanding of RTL design or object-oriented programming principles.
- Knowledge of wireless/wired protocols, or multimedia/graphics is a plus.
- Experience with Cadence, SpectreRF, or layout tools for analog/mixed-signal IC design is desirable.
- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
🌟 Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent fields.
📢 Application Process
- Visit the official Qualcomm Careers page and click on Apply.
- Create an account or log in to proceed.
- Fill in personal, academic, and project information carefully.
- Upload relevant documents: resume, ID proof, transcripts.
- Double-check all fields and submit the application form.
Note: No official deadline is mentioned. Early application is advised to be considered in the 2026 campus cohort.
🤝 Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusion and providing a supportive workplace for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email disability-accommodations@qualcomm.com or call the toll-free number listed on the official Qualcomm Careers page.
Qualcomm encourages applicants of all backgrounds and ensures nondiscrimination in accordance with applicable laws, including:
- EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
- Family Medical Leave Act
- California Family Rights Act
- Qualcomm Right to Inspect