Systems Engineer, Sr. Staff

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G, ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that have transformed industries, created jobs, and enriched lives. Now, as we stand on the threshold of 6G, Qualcomm is leading the next connectivity revolution. We are pioneering technologies that will redefine intelligence at the edge, supercharge immersive experiences, and unlock entirely new markets. This is the Invention Age—and you can help write the next chapter. Join a team comprising Engineering and Legal disciplines to provide a range of services and guidance regarding intellectual property (IP) to Qualcomm's business units. Candidate will work closely with Qualcomm’s research, development, and standardization engineers. This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 days per week).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Prior exposure to patents is preferred but not required.
Experience in defining, implementing or testing standardized wireless technologies.
Critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
Ability to conduct investigative research with minimum supervision.
Ability and interest to learn new technologies quickly.

Nice To Haves

8+ years experience are required in 5G systems, LTE (FDD and TDD), LTE- unlicensed/LAA/MulteFire and associated cellular based standards
8+ years experience working with various protocol layers (e.g. PHY, MAC, RRC, TCP/IP, IMS) for systems of interest to Qualcomm. 3GPP RAN1 RAN2 experience preferred.
Experience in wireless technologies such as WLAN (802.11n/ac/ax/be/bn, etc.), 3G (UMTS), and cellular/WiFi-based positioning technologies.
Self-motivation and perseverance.
Ability to communicate effectively with non-experts in the field.
Flexibility to make quick adjustment in a fast-changing environment.
A wide network of contacts in the QC engineering community.
Masters - Electrical Engineering, Masters - Computer Science, Masters - Information Systems
Doctorate, Electrical Engineering
2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above)
3+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.
12+ years Systems Engineering or related work experience.
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Enterprise System Implementation
Metrics
Root Cause Analysis
Software Testing Tools

Responsibilities

Analyze Qualcomm's 5G and 6G patent portfolio to assess applicability to communication and computing standards and products.
Develop and execute IP strategy to build and strengthen Qualcomm’s future IP portfolio across cellular, computing, and AI-driven technologies.
Provide IP advice and consulting to all Qualcomm departments.
Help defend Qualcomm's product and business model against third party legal attacks.
Provide technical and strategic support to Qualcomm customers against legal attacks.
Define methodologies and technical frameworks to demonstrate patent infringement; provide expert guidance, review, and oversight for lab, field, and simulation-based testing performed by execution teams; influence test and automation strategy; and analyze, document, and present results for technical and legal use.
Prototype and validate AI/ML‑ and LLM‑enabled patent review workflows by defining problem statements and success criteria, proof-of-concept using appropriate tools and software techniques, and translating validated prototypes into actionable requirements and specifications for scaling and integration by software and operations teams, supported through technical review and iteration.
Assess technical and strategic value of 3rd party patent portfolios for potential acquisition.
Help develop Qualcomm business and technology IP strategies across cellular, computing, and AI domains.
Study industry technology trends, including AI/ML, edge intelligence, and software-defined wireless systems.
Recommend technical direction to Qualcomm's various engineering and product groups based on Standards evolution, system analysis, and IP considerations.
Participate in patent review boards and standards IP disclosure review boards.