Cellular Technologies Software Engineer

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

2d • $129,500 - $194,300

About The Position

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cellular Technologies Software Engineer to design, standardize, implement, verify, validate, and commercialize cellular air-interface and modem technologies. The role applies Wireless WAN modem software knowledge across technology prototypes, standards, specifications, products, and product components. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality, high-capability air interfaces and modems that meet industry standards and customer requirements, balancing performance—including capacity, coverage, throughput, latency, and power consumption—with acceptable cost.

The position works under supervision and involves tasks with multiple steps that require planning, problem-solving, and prioritization. Decisions may affect work beyond the immediate work group, and the role has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions. Strong verbal and written communication is required, and basic negotiation, influence, and tact may be needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and at least 2 years of Software Engineering or related work experience; or a master's degree in one of these fields and at least 1 year of related experience; or a Ph.D. in one of these fields.
• Verbal and written communication skills to convey information.
• Ability to plan, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks with multiple steps.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience with computer architecture or embedded systems.
• At least 1 year of applicable wireless, semiconductor, and/or embedded software industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, standardize, implement, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN or cellular air-interface and modem technologies.
• Design, optimize, and implement software for wireless systems and modems.
• Collaborate with team members to develop high-quality, high-capability air interfaces and modems with strong performance and acceptable cost.
• Design software for components and identify potential tradeoffs.
• Develop unit-test environments and test cases to test and verify code for specific components.
• Assist with integrating software into a platform or product.
• Write detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions to guide users implementing project outputs.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for the annual bonus).
• Competitive benefits package designed to support employees at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level