Staff Software Engineer

Company: Qualcomm Canada ULC Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group >

Systems 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 Systems Engineer, you will research, design, develop, simulate, and/or validate systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions that enables the development of cutting-edge technology. Qualcomm Systems Engineers collaborate across functional teams to meet and exceed system-level requirements and standards. New Position

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Principal System Engineer –Application Engineering

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal System Engineer to join our Application Engineering team and drive the successful deployment of next-generation Optical DSP and Active Electrical Cable (AEC) solutions for AI and cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in communication theory, high-speed link modeling, DSP algorithms, IEEE Ethernet standards, and correlation between simulations and laboratory measurements.

What You'll Do

System-Level Architecture, Modeling & Simulation

• Lead system-level modeling and simulation of high-speed PAM4 communication links across optical and electrical channels.
• Develop end-to-end link performance models including:
  • DSP transmitter and receiver architectures
  • Optical transmitters and receivers
  • Laser and photonic components
  • Electrical channels
  • Connectors and cable assemblies
• Evaluate next-generation Ethernet connectivity technologies for AI and cloud infrastructure applications.
• Generate and maintain IBIS-AMI and related customer-facing models for product evaluation and system design activities.
• Support customer simulations involving PCB channels, cables, connectors, packages, and optical links.
• Collaborate with silicon, package, and system design teams to improve model accuracy and usability.

IEEE Compliance & Industry Standards

• Serve as a subject matter expert for IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specifications and compliance methodologies.
• Develop simulation and measurement methodologies aligned with IEEE standards.
• Support product compliance activities for:
  • CEI interfaces
  • 100G/lane PAM4
  • 200G/lane PAM4
  • Future 400G/lane technologies
• Participate in interoperability activities and customer qualification efforts.

What You'll Need

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in high-speed communications, optical networking, DSP, SerDes, or related technologies.
• Deep expertise in system-level modeling and simulation of high-speed communication systems.
• Strong understanding of optical communication systems and Ethernet interconnect technologies.
• Expert knowledge of linear and nonlinear communication system theory.
• Expert knowledge of PAM4 signaling and DSP-based communication systems.
• Extensive experience developing models for electrical and optical components.
• Strong understanding of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards and compliance methodologies.
• Advanced MA