Sensor System Engineer

## Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Multimedia Systems General Summary: 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. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in system engineering, with a proven ability to architect and develop advanced fingerprint sensing technologies. This role requires deep involvement in system-level analysis, optimization, and validation to achieve best-in-class performance, reliability, and seamless integration. You will also play a key role in optimizing hardware/software interfaces and drive schemes, developing and validating algorithms, and characterizing performance across edge and corner cases through firmware definition and refinement. Key Responsibilities * 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. Minimum 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. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. *Works in the lab, can use hazardous chemicals (e.g., glue, machinery). Required Qualifications * 2+ years of hands-on industry experience in module and system characterization. * 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. * Experience in algorithm development, validation, and system-level performance characterization. * Self-directed, motivated, and capable of driving complex technical programs to completion. * Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, parameter analyzers, and network analyzers. * Experience in C/C++/C#, MATLAB, and JMP, with familiarity in I²C, SPI, and MIPI interface protocols. * Experience with design and validation tools such as Cadence and SPICE. Preferred Qualifications * Experience in fingerprint sensing, TFT sensors, or related biometric sensing technologies. * Familiarity with ASIC development, sensor physics, or module-level design. * Knowledge of mixed-signal and/or digital circuit...